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Why Arsène Wenger must spend to put icing on the cake and buy likes of Stevan Jovetic for Arsenal - Premier League - Football - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 47 TWEETS
Even before his winning volley at St James’ Park, Arsenal owed the saving of their season to Laurent Koscielny.
Sir Alex Ferguson signs off with LMA's Premier League manager of the year award - Premier League - Football - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 12 TWEETS
Sir Alex Ferguson was named the LMA's Premier League manager of the year.
Jose Mourinho clear to rejoin Chelsea after Real Madrid confirm exit at end of season - Premier League - Football - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 13 TWEETS
Tottenham’ success in tying down Gareth Bale this summer will not prevent Real Madrid trying to reach an agreement to take him in a year’s time.
Gay marriage Bill: David Cameron offers civil partnership review and seeks to smooth relations with angry activists as Bill clears major hurdle - UK Politics - UK - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 28 TWEETS
Moves to legalise gay marriage cleared a crucial parliamentary hurdle as it emerged that civil partnerships could be abolished as the price for getting David Cameron’s plans on to the statute book.
Sergio Garcia tells Tiger Woods: You don’t scare me - Golf - Sport - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 18 TWEETS
So Tiger Woods doesn’t want to make friends. That’s just fine with Sergio Garcia, who underscored the enmity between them at Wentworth after Woods said in America that he was not interested in any reconciliation.
www.independent.co.uk/sport/golf/sergio-garcia-tells-tiger-woods-you-dont-scare-me-8624566.html
Sunderland players bring in the PFA to fight Paolo Di Canio fines - Premier League - Football - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 41 TWEETS
Paolo Di Canio is facing a battle with his own Sunderland players after they called in the Professional Footballers’ Association to query the fines he imposed upon them for breaking club rules.
Jose Mourinho clear to rejoin Chelsea after Real Madrid confirm exit at end of season - Premier League - Football - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 5 TWEETS
Tottenham’ success in tying down Gareth Bale this summer will not prevent Real Madrid trying to reach an agreement to take him in a year’s time.
'Saloon bar politics' by Ukip could harm Britain's climate change credibility and drag Tories to right on environment, warns minister - UK Politics - UK - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 76 TWEETS
The rise of Ukip risks fuelling climate change scepticism as Conservative politicians embrace the populist “saloon bar” politics of Nigel Farage’s party, the Energy Secretary, Ed Davey, has warned.
Gay marriage Bill: David Cameron offers civil partnership review and seeks to smooth relations with angry activists as Bill clears major hurdle - UK Politics - UK - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 14 TWEETS
Moves to legalise gay marriage cleared a crucial parliamentary hurdle as it emerged that civil partnerships could be abolished as the price for getting David Cameron’s plans on to the statute book.
Work Programme 'is giving least help to worst off' and failing single parents - UK Politics - UK - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 82 TWEETS
Private companies who win government contracts to help the jobless find work are “parking” some of the most disadvantaged people on benefits, MPs warn today.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/work-programme-is-giving-least-help-to-worst-off-8624648.html
If you're a lag on the lam, head for Chelmsford - Comment - Voices - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 37 TWEETS
I have started my annual two-month period of roaming around the country annoying the public for televisual purposes. I'm filming series two of Fool Britannia and it always takes a little while to get back on to the hidden camera saddle.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/if-youre-a-lag-on-the-lam-head-for-chelmsford-8622345.html
MPs in line for £20,000 pay rise in move likely to spark public anger - UK Politics - UK - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 381 TWEETS
MPs could get a pay rise of up to £20,000 in a move that could spark considerable public resentment.
Revealed: Devastating impact of 'bedroom tax' sees huge leap in demand for emergency hardship handouts for tenants - UK Politics - UK - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 440 TWEETS
The extent of the suffering inflicted by the “bedroom tax” can be revealed for the first time today as figures show a 338 per cent leap in the number of people applying for emergency handouts in the month since it was imposed.
A cure for HIV is now a a realistic possibility - Science - News - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 201 TWEETS
This week in Paris, the world's leading Aids scientists will gather to mark the 30th anniversary of the discovery of HIV. At least one of them, who won the Nobel Prize for her work, is quietly confident that very soon something approaching a cure for HIV
www.independent.co.uk/news/science/a-cure-for-hiv-is-now-a-a-realistic-possibility-8622284.html
Have shock jocks gone too far after Rush Limbaugh called Sandra Fluke a slut? - Americas - World - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 85 TWEETS
When Rush Limbaugh called Sandra Fluke a slut, he probably thought it was just another incendiary remark: the latest in a four-decade career full of – and, arguably, built on – incendiary remarks.
Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper: My darkest times - News & Comment - Football - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 67 TWEETS
Dark times, Steve Harper calls them as conjures the image in jolting words. He is good company – a loyal club man and a miner's son holding court on the 20 years' service he has given to Newcastle United. With that about to end on Sunday afternoon, in the
'Swivel-gate': David Cameron goes to war with the press over 'swivel-eyed loons' slur - UK Politics - UK - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 114 TWEETS
David Cameron risked a major blow to his authority after he defended one of his closest friends over claims that he had described Tory activists as "mad, swivel-eyed loons".
Grace Dent on TV: Extreme Couponing, My Strange Addiction, and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, TLC - Features - TV & Radio - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 26 TWEETS
For too long I have envied British menfolk for being bestowed with channel Dave (Sky 111, Virgin 128, Freeview 12) which, I’m given to understand, is “The Home of Witty Comedy Banter”. Here’s a channel that knows its clientele. Top Gear, The Gadget Show,
Heading for America? Prepare for the longest US immigration queues ever - News & Advice - Travel - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 72 TWEETS
Welcome to America: now stand in line for three hours. Millions of British holidaymakers and business travellers heading for the US this summer face longer waits than ever to be processed by immigration.
Amir Khan interview: 'One second could end my boxing career' - Others - More Sports - The Independent www.independent.co.uk 41 TWEETS
When you are waiting to fight, particularly when you are waiting for a fight that will decide your career, time crawls. As the hours before he met Julio Diaz drained down, Amir Khan took a photograph of Sheffield’s Peace Gardens from his hotel window. Giv
