The UK has rejected a bid by the Orkney Islands to break away and join Norway, following complaints of neglect by both the UK and Scottish governments. Orkney, a remote archipelago in the North Sea off the northeast coast of Scotland, was historically under Norwegian control until 1472 when it was handed over to Scotland.

UK rejects Orkney islands' bid for independence

The Scottish Orkney Islands have proposed a motion to leave the UK and become a part of Norway. Will Orkney get certain freedoms after leaving the UK? Why does Orkney want to separate? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Scottish islands want to exit the UK

The council leader of Britain's Orkney Islands, an archipelago about 10 miles off the north coast of Scotland, said that the islands are considering "alternative forms of governance".

UK's Orkney Islands want to join Norway over financial neglect

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UK rejects Orkney islands' bid for independence

Gravitas: Scottish islands want to exit the UK

UK's Orkney Islands want to join Norway over financial neglect