LONDON (Reuters) - Chancellor George Osborne said on Thursday he had chosen Institute for Fiscal Studies chief Robert Chote to lead the independent Office for Budget Responsibility economic policy watchdog.
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Simon Kelner, the editor-in-chief of The Independent , has been named Newspaper Editor of the Year at GQ magazine’s Men of the Year awards. Related Stories Hack attack: Are the tabloids out of control?
Lame family comedy” was how The Independent’s Anthony Quinn described Marmaduke, Hollywood’s latest child-friendly caper. Other reviewers have been less kind: “It’s suitable for kids, but only as a punishment”; “the human performances are utterly dismal”; “better than Cats & Dogs, but praise hardly comes much lower”
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How did all that movie talent crash?
The Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad yesterday unveiled a detailed blueprint for completing the independent state he insisted would be ready in 2011 if Israel lived up to its “moment of reckoning” in the coming weeks of negotiations. Related Stories Israeli actors refuse to take the stage in settlement theatre
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It’s tough being a Conservative culture minister. Essentially, your job is to rub along with people who are often awkward to start with, on top of which they frequently profess profound contempt for your politics while at the same time demanding your patronage
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Leading article: The right art
Tony Blair secretly courted Robert Mugabe in an effort to win lucrative trade deals for Britain, it has emerged in correspondence released to The Independent under the Freedom of Information Act. The documents show that the relationship between New Labour and the Zimbabwean President blossomed soon after Tony Blair took office in Downing Street
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Blair secretly courted Mugabe to boost trade
The Independent Online has a world exclusive clip from The Girl Who Played WIth Fire, the second film adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy. Related Stories Hats off to the ones who wear ‘em well Our Edinburgh: The Penny Dreadfuls Laughter in the dark: Late night tantalising treats on offer at the Edinburgh Fringe
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World Exclusive Clip! The Girl Who Played With Fire
Zach Leonard has been appointed to the new post of Managing Director Digital, London Evening Standard and the Independent, starting on 1 September.
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New role created over independent.co.uk
Up to 150 stores of the old Woolworths empire might never be used by retailers again, according to the man behind a report produced for The Independent on Sunday.
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High streets blighted by empty Woolworths stores
English fashion model Erin O’Connor spoke to The Independent Online about her talent for singing like Tori Amos, dreams of owning and ice cream van and why she turns to Terry’s chocolate orange in times of woe. Related Stories Emily Scarratt: ‘People say I don’t look like a rugby player…’ Timothy Winter: Britain’s most influential Muslim – and it was all down to a peach Timothy Winter: Britain’s most influential Muslim Timothy Winter: Britain’s most influential Muslim - and it was all down to a peach
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My Life in Ten Questions… Erin O’Connor
Previously unseen photographs charting The Beatles’ formative years will go on display at Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery & Museum next week. Related Stories Hendrix in Britain and Handel’s house Free Independent Drama: Late poet Ted Hughes is remembered in Dreaming of Foxes Eat your art out: The art world has developed a taste for food My Edinburgh: David Nicholls, author Eat your art out: Artists develop a taste for food
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Unseen photos of The Beatles go on show
British author, broadcaster and environmental campaigner David Bellamy spoke to The Independent Online about his childhood dream of becoming a ballet dancer, his talent for remembering Latin names of plants and why he wishes he’d danced with Margot Fonteyn. Related Stories My Life in Ten Questions…Dave Gorman Justin Gover: The world’s most useful cannabis dealer
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My Life in Ten Questions…David Bellamy
The late poet laureate Ted Hughes would have been 80 this month, and to mark the occasion, The Independent is giving you the chance to listen to and download an exclusive new drama by Made in Manchester/Dark Smile. Related Stories Katie Derham: ‘I feel I have got a part of myself back’ The vodka revolution Hendrix in Britain and Handel’s house Eat your art out: The art world has developed a taste for food My Edinburgh: David Nicholls, author
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Free Independent Drama: Late poet Ted Hughes is remembered in Dreaming of Foxes
Television comedian Dave Gorman spoke to The Independent Online about his hidden talent for rock balancing, his passion for darts and the time he saw Tony Bennett urinating.
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My Life in Ten Questions…Dave Gorman
It has been 80 years since the first colour cartoon hit our screens. The Independent Online takes a look at how something made for children’s entertainment has expanded into a worldwide genre accessible to all ages. Related Stories Edinburgh festival’s high flyers Free podcast: Kerry Ellis interview Britons in New York The Independent Woodstock Literary Festival Rebecca Peyton: My grief made me dance, drink and cry
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From Mister Bug to Buzz Lightyear: 80 years of colour cartoons
English model Laura Bailey lives in London with her boyfriend and two children. She spoke to The Independent Online about her childhood dreams of Olympic success, being a bit of tomboy and why motherhood is her greatest joy
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My Life in Ten Questions…Laura Bailey
Snakes in a suburban garden; orchids on a roadside verge thoughtlessly cut down by a local council; bumblebees mating; a blackbird sticking its backside into an ants’ nest; little owls catching flies; a weird and wonderful moth which turned up on a bedroom wall. These are just a few of the wildlife experiences Independent readers have sent in to us after our invitation to share them in our new monthly forum, Nature Club. Related Stories Sexy beast: Why Britain’s rare breeds could be the saviours of their species
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The Independent Nature Club: The hills are alive
John Rentoul, chief political commentator of The Independent on Sunday , has pioneered a series on his blog which is proving very popular (http://blogs.independent.co.uk/author/johnrentoul) :”Questions in Headlines to which the answer is No”. The trend identified is growing
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In response to The Independent Online’s The Battle of Britain: an appeal for real history campaign – a bid to obtain a glimpse of real history from readers (or their relatives) who were there – Nigel … Related Stories Chris Geiger: Health diary: It’s a team effort Catherine: Pro-Ana Pretzels - What were the advertisers thinking?
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Matilda Battersby: Real history: The First of the Few on film
In response to The Independent Online’s The Battle of Britain: an appeal for real history campaign – a bid to obtain a glimpse of real history from readers (or their relatives) who were there – Rosema … Related Stories MichaelPlant: Must Watch: Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer trailer Matilda Battersby: Real history: A Battle of Britain medals injustice? Google offices raided in South Korea Matilda Battersby: Real history: Memory of a dog fight over Dartmoor Martin King: Fit to drop: Time for a healthy scientific approach
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Jack Riley: Real history: Memory of a dog fight over Dartmoor
In response to The Independent Online’s The Battle of Britain: an appeal for real history campaign – a bid to obtain a glimpse of real history from readers (or their relatives) who were there – Rosema …
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Matilda Battersby: Real history: Memory of a dog fight over Dartmoor
In response to The Independent Online’s The Battle of Britain: an appeal for real history campaign – a bid to obtain a glimpse of real history from readers (or their relatives) who were there - author …
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Matilda Battersby: Real history: A Battle of Britain medals injustice?
In response to The Independent Online’s The Battle of Britain: an appeal for real history campaign – a bid to obtain a glimpse of real history from readers (or their relatives) who were there - author … Related Stories MichaelPlant: Must Watch: Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer trailer Martin King: Fit to drop: Time for the scientific approach Martin King: Fit to drop: Time for a healthy scientific approach MichaelPlant: 3D or not 3D for Nintendo’s latest handheld
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Matilda Battersby: Real history: A Battle of Britain injustice?
Yesterday The Independent Online launched The Battle of Britain: an appeal for real history campaign – a bid to obtain a glimpse of real history from readers (or their relatives) who were there. The g … Related Stories Matilda Battersby: Appeal for real history: ‘My grandma gave a German pilot the V sign’ Verizon and Google propose Web traffic rules McAfee: Malware threat at a new high Simmy Richman: There’s treasure everywhere MichaelPlant: Must Watch: Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer trailer
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Matilda Battersby: Real history: Flight Lieutenant Czeslaw Tarkowski’s Remembrances
Rupert Murdoch’s BSkyB is fighting a legal battle with the internet telecommunications pioneer Skype, claiming that it owns the “Sky” in “Skype”.
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Rupert Murdoch claims to own the ‘Sky’ in ‘Skype’
Rwanda’s foreign minister Louise Mushikiwabo had an unusually – for a politician – blunt answer when The Independent asked her about Victoire Ingabire’s allegations this week. Related Stories Kenya rejoices at the ‘birth of a new republic’ The plane disaster drill that fooled the world Charity man hands Naomi Campbell gift diamonds to police Travel challenge A self-drive safari in Namibia Facing life in jail, the woman who dared to take on Paul Kagame
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Minister accuses rival of links to terrorism
Guy Denning spoke to The Independent Online ahead of his new show ‘Behemoth,’ which opens at The Crypt Gallery in London in September:’ Related Stories Standing room only: A modern human portrait A singular man: J P Donleavy on his fascinating life since The Ginger Man The Week in Radio: If music be the food of love, play on Can malaria be beaten?
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Guy Denning: The Behemoth in the crypt
Former member of girl group ‘Eternal’ and sometime television presenter Louise Redknapp -wife of footballer Jamie Redknapp-, spoke to The Independent about having kids, dental hygiene and why at 36 she’s still afraid of the dark. Related Stories My Life in Ten Questions… Mark Ramprakash Kristian Segerstrale: Face of the social gaming revolution
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My Life in Ten Questions… Louise Redknapp
The iTunes festival pulled another spectacular performance out of the bag, within the ever-trendy walls (wall?) of Camden’s Roundhouse.
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Phoenix supp. by James Yuill, Roundhouse, Friday 30th July
The winner of this year’s Independent on Sunday travel writing competition, held in association with Bradt travel guides, is Marie Kreft for her piece entitled “Rumia: a love story”. Here it is in full: Related Stories Traveller’s Guide: Irish lakes Super Sava: Find beauty, wildlife and history on the shores of this mighty river Former Swedish police chief is jailed for rape Memorial service held for Love Parade victims Thirty dead as forest fires hit Russia
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In search of Kunegunda: A journey to the past in a Polish country churchyard
A fortnight after it was revealed by The Independent on Sunday that Lloyds banking group had abandoned its landmark Islamic mortgage offer, one of its rivals has outlined plans to expand the number of home loans offered which comply with sharia law. Related Stories Mark Dampier: Long-term investing never goes out of fashion Five Questions About: The new consumer protection authority Julian Knight: Welcome to the ‘anti-bank’, but it’s only for the few Wealth check: I want my dream job, but it comes with a big pay cut Pegged down and losing out
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Islamic Bank of Britain gets cash boost for sharia-compliant loans
Acomprehensive study of global lesbian, bisexual and gay rights, seen by The Independent on Sunday , reveals the brutal – and, in many instances, fatal – price people pay around the globe for their sexuality. The research, which was conducted by the charity network the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA), shows that 76 countries still prosecute people on the grounds of their sexual orientation – seven of which punish same-sex acts with death.
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More than 70 countries make being gay a crime
It’s back, bigger and better than before: The Pink List, The Independent on Sunday’s annual celebration of the gay and lesbian community. Judges, including former Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw, broadcaster Clare Balding, Stonewall chief executive Ben Summerskill, and John Amaechi, the ex-basketball star, fought long and hard to decide on the 100 most influential gay and lesbian in Britain today.
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The IoS Pink List 2010
Anglo-French bassist and co-founder of rock band The Stranglers, Jean-Jacques “JJ” Burnel, spoke to The Independent Online about the perils of growing up as “a Frog” in the 1960s, his passion for motorbikes and why Plato’s The Republic changed his life. Related Stories My life in ten questions…Sarah Cawood Andrew Tyrie: ‘There is an accountability vacuum in so many areas’
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My life in ten questions…The Stranglers’ Jean-Jacques Burnel
Ever since the general election a cruel tide of hostility has been flowing in the direction of the BBC. Now, with spending cuts piercing the public sector’s underbelly, the outlying waves have begun to break upon the steps of Broadcasting House
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DJ Taylor: In a philistine age, who is still willing to speak up for Auntie?
Camping with children is rewarding. They love the freedom to roam, make new friends and, as a bonus, are shattered at the end of the day from all that country air so you get peace and quiet to enjoy the stars (and a bottle of wine)
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Camping without all the carry on
Captain of the women’s football England squad Faye White spoke to The Independent Online ahead of next Thursday’s World Cup 2011 qualifier against Turkey. Related Stories A Quick Chat With: Tom Aikens Spencer Dale: The Bank’s man keeps a hawkish eye on the ‘evils’ of inflation
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A quick chat with Faye White, captain of the women’s England squad
Katie Price’s latest bid for musical stardom looks to be a huge flop - as chart figures showed today she will fail to even make the top 40. Related Stories Actors Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz wed in Bahamas Denise Van Outen reveals breastfeeding anxieties Schoolboy reels in 5lb goldfish Free Independent iPhone app - An update Steve Coogan returns with new comic creation - himself
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Katie Price’s debut solo looks set to flop
Nationwide has called time on any further deals with rival building societies after coming to the rescue of three of its smaller competitors during the financial crisis, The Independent has learnt. Related Stories Rio to sell South Africa project Discovery Metals looks to raise $150m to develop Botswana copper mine Investors query Fairview listing Government washes its hands of BP takeover Britain at risk of energy crisis, engineers warn
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Transport Secretary Philip Hammond today gave another broad hint that rail passengers could face big fare rises in the new year. Related Stories Click, pack and go: our pick of the week’s deals World Heritage sites: The battle is on for global recognition Learn Spanish with The Independent
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Rail passengers face above-inflation increases
Coutts, the state-owned private bank whose clients famously include the Queen, is withdrawing free banking from anyone who doesn’t do at least £250,000 worth of business with it, The Independent has learnt. Related Stories A few businesses find one man’s poison is another man’s meat City stalwart Crispin Odey backs launch of upmarket grocery shop City casts doubt over flotation valuing Ocado at up to £1.1bn Business Diary: Sending retailers the wrong signal Public-sector pensions ‘worth twice as much as was thought’
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Queen’s lender withdraws free banking for anyone less than £250,000 in the black
We bow to no one here in our admiration for Mary Portas – star of BBC2’s Mary Queen of Shops – and her campaign for the protection of small, independent retailers deserves the nation’s thanks.
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Business Diary: Sending retailers the wrong signal
Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, originally named Tenzin Gyatso, turned 75 today. To celebrate, The Independent Online has rummaged through the archives to provide you with a glimpse of the story so far of the life of the 14th Dalai Lama. Related Stories A Quick Chat With: Austin Healey, ex-rugby player A Quick Chat With: Austin Healey
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The Dalai Lama at 75: the story so far, in pictures
Here you are, ready for next year or the year after that: your cut-out-and-keep guide to summer. 1
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Leading article: Everyone’s a winner
Time to remind you what the voting reform referendum might look like (click here for a pdf), according to the advertising agencies The Independent on Sunday commissioned last month. Related Stories John Rentoul: Is the net closing in on Tony Blair?
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The Independent, the Guardian and the Daily Mail still* disagree with the Iraq war. This is, apparently, news. Related Stories John Rentoul: ‘France supported Iraq war’ shock John Rentoul: Blair hating update
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John Rentoul: Peter Goldsmith was right
The film is scrappy and disjointed. The end is weird rather than funny,” claims Anthony Quinn, The Independent’s film critic, on Get Him to the Greek, Russell Brand’s latest “comedy”.
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Movie dross that leaves all joking aside
The Independent Online and Velvet toilet tissue have teamed up to offer a lucky reader and their family the chance to win a luxurious weekend away with Forest Holidays, so you can enjoy archery, fishing, long walks or simply relax in a hot tub amongst acres of woodland.
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The Independent Online and Velvet toilet tissue have teamed up to offer a lucky reader and their family the chance to win a luxurious weekend away with Forest Holidays, so you can enjoy archery, fishing, long walks or simply relax in a hot tub amongst acres of woodland. Related Stories Win a Forest Holiday weekend break
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The Independent Online brings you fantastic new photographs of the terracotta army excavation site on the outskirts of Xi’an, Shaanxi province, China where 120 clay figures have recently been unearthed by archaeologists. Related Stories ‘At 25, alcohol had destroyed his liver
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Unearthing a newly found terracotta army
Unscrupulous dentists are boosting their profits by using cheap, potentially dangerous, fake-gold crowns and bridges on unsuspecting patients, The Independent on Sunday can reveal. Related Stories Trooping the Colour marks the Queen’s official birthday British Airways and Unite to hold fresh talks over dispute So, just what has the Queen got against this man
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Dental patients put at risk by banned fake-gold implants
Related Stories Learn Spanish with The Independent DLR workers to strike for three days
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My Life In Travel: Stephen Jones, milliner
Commuters face an increased threat of travel chaos because of strikes by rail workers later this month, it was warned today. Related Stories Learn Spanish with The Independent
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DLR workers to strike for three days
Today we launch a new blogging platform for The Independent, powered by WordPress. Hopefully it will be the start of some excellent additional sports coverage from The Independent, giving you the readers even more thoughts and opinions from our award-winning writers.
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Simon Rice: They think it’s all over… for our old blogs it is
Regular readers of The Independent will be familiar with Cyclotherapy, our long-running bike column (now written by me in our Magazine most Saturdays).
The start of the World Cup is now nearly upon us and over the last few weeks The Independent has been running down the key people and factors to keep an eye out for in South Africa with our World Cup Watch series.
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World Cup Watch: Defenders
The Independent’s Johann Hari was this week named National Newspaper Journalist of the Year in the prestigious Amnesty International Media Awards. Related Stories The end of ‘The World’, as its journalists know it, is nigh
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Honour for Independent’s Johann Hari
In anticipation of the World Cup, The Independent will be running down the key people and factors to keep an eye out for in South Africa with our World Cup Watch series. Related Stories James Lawton: England should have followed route ‘66 to avoid threat of defensive breakdown Time running out for Selhurst deal Peter Bills: Clermont Auvergne exercise the demons Sam Wallace: Theo aside, Capello played it safe with his selections James Lawton: Capello’s message to his chosen 23: sentimentality will win England nothing
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World Cup Watch: High profile rejects
In anticipation of the World Cup, The Independent will be running down the key people and factors to keep an eye out for in South Africa with our World Cup Watch series. Related Stories Sam Wallace: That sinking feeling is back as Capello breaks his own rules on eve of biggest test James Lawton: Mourinho millions and Glazer debt are painting Ferguson into a corner Wickham earns first European title for England in 17 years James Lawton: England should have followed route ‘66 to avoid threat of defensive breakdown Time running out for Selhurst deal
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World Cup Watch: Golden Boot hopefuls
Renewed optimism Two-thirds of entrepreneurs expect their business to grow this year and a third plan to hire new staff in spite of the continuing economic uncertainty. Research recently conducted by Shell LiveWIRE – one of the UK’s longest-running youth enterprise schemes – found that 28 per cent of business owners say the downturn has actually inspired them to refocus their business vision and a quarter believe it has challenged them to identify new areas of growth
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Business Extra: News in Brief
Building on the initial analysis of the original Conservative – Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement in The Independent earlier this month , Debategraph has now mapped the full text of the Coalition’s Programme for Government . Related Stories Extra £4,000 for ‘out of pocket’ MPs Watchdog ‘concerned’ at late reporting of donations Government defends £6.2bn spending cuts Real IRA ‘no threat to peace process’ George Osborne welcomes Europe-wide banks levy
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Debategraph: Mapping the Mind of Government
In anticipation of the World Cup, The Independent is running down the key people and factors to keep an eye out for in South Africa with our World Cup Watch series. Related Stories Biarritz duo Lund and Balshaw show there is life after England Premier League are powerless to ban rapist owner Oyston James Lawton: Special One’s school of science is a lesson in substance over style Bayern’s possession is no match for the precision of Mourinho master plan Sam Wallace: Arsenal played the system so Wenger cannot complain when Fabregas goes home
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My life in travel: Daryl Hannah, actor and environmental campaigner
With yesterday’s theft of £86 million worth of art from Paris’ Museum of Modern Art being called called the “heist of the century,” The Independent Online looks back at the major art thefts of the 20th Century. Related Stories Boyd Tonkin: Mixing stardust and printer’s ink Michael Patrick King - ‘Sex and the City took sex out the shadows’ Manifesto for a virtual revolution: Cyber-activist Cory Doctorow’s new novel imagines a revolt of online slaves Spy chef Len Deighton dines another day One Minute With: John Connolly
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The biggest art heists of the 20th Century
Britain’s only private university comes top in three categories in a league table of UK higher education institutions published in The Independent today. Related Stories As one teacher is cleared of pupil assault, another tells of her life sentence
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Private university tops student satisfaction list
Britain’s only private university comes top in three categories in a league table of UK higher education institutions published in The Independent today. Related Stories As one teacher is cleared of pupil assault, another tells of her life sentence Private university tops student satisfaction list
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The Complete University Guide: Private university tops student satisfaction list
Brief: Toyota wanted to promote their Yaris car with the aim to make it the first car in its class Independent readers think of. It was vital to execute the BigSmall campaign’s message through a series of balances and contrasts; of size, magnitude, power and effect.
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BigSMALL
In anticipation of the World Cup, The Independent is running down the key people and factors to keep an eye out for in South Africa with our World Cup Watch series.
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World Cup Watch: Blasts from the past
Our preference was for a coalition based on Labour and the Liberal Democrats, but we accept that the parliamentary arithmetic was against it. Given that we said that electoral reform was the big prize, and that the Liberal-Conservative government promises a referendum on it, this newspaper is happy to give the new administration a fair wind. The policy agenda of the new government is a compromise, from which some good things flow
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Leading article: A table for two at No 10
Sales of The Independent have increased by 5.2 per cent over the past month, according to the latest audited circulation figures for national newspapers, taking the daily circulation of the paper to 188,119. The increase is the highest in the entire national newspaper market
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Sales rise for The Independent
The widow of a soldier killed by a hidden bomb in Afghanistan has urged the Government to urgently review armed forces’ equipment. Related Stories Secret court open to public gaze after Independent campaign Plans unveiled for Battle of Britain monument Health club fined £250,000 over lift death Gym club and lift firm fined £230,000 each over death
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Widow calls for defence budget review
Holmes Place Health Clubs was fined almost £250,000 today after admitting a young banker was crushed to death by a gym lift in an accident that was waiting to happen. Related Stories Secret court open to public gaze after Independent campaign Plans unveiled for Battle of Britain monument
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Health club fined £250,000 over lift death
Holmes Place Health Clubs was fined £233,000 today after admitting a young banker was crushed to death by a gym lift in an accident that was waiting to happen.
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Gym club and lift firm fined £230,000 each over death
A twisted beacon taller than the Houses of Parliament could be created to remember the sacrifices made during the Battle of Britain. Related Stories Secret court open to public gaze after Independent campaign
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Plans unveiled for Battle of Britain monument
As the official media partner of the Wychwood Music Festival, The Independent is giving away 15 pairs of weekend camping tickets to this year’s event, which takes place from 4 - 6 June at Cheltenham Racecourse. Related Stories I leave it all to my butler – the dying wish of reclusive star Sir Ian McKellen to star in zombie costume drama BT expands super-fast broadband programme M&S model Noemie Lenoir recovers after ’suicide bid’ 114 terracotta warriors discovered in the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang
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Wychwood Music Festival ticket giveaway
In anticipation of the World Cup, The Independent is running down the key people and factors to keep an eye out for in South Africa with our World Cup Watch series. Related Stories Gianfranco Zola factfile West Ham board undermined Zola says Cottee The West Ham manager contenders Sam Wallace: Manager’s flexibility offers break with past and gives opportunities to outsiders Mike McCarthy: I knew Roy was a star (almost) from the start
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World Cup Watch: The future stars
In anticipation of the World Cup, The Independent is running down the key people and factors to keep an eye out for in South Africa with our World Cup Watch series. Related Stories Neil Warnock: You’ve got to love an ice bath incident – even if you’re the one getting wet Brian Ashton: As English coaches are fired, Toulouse thrive on continuity Sam Wallace: Jamie Carragher puts his club before his country
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World Cup Watch: The Galacticos
Election liveblog with the latest from Independent commentators Related Stories First exit poll points to hung Parliament Hudreds thwarted in queues as polling ends Exit poll projection means Brown could cling to power Hundreds thwarted in queues as polling ends List of Abbreviations
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General Election 2010 results liveblog
A leading member of the Conservative shadow cabinet has argued against more Muslims going into Parliament because they lack “principles”, a video obtained by The Independent reveals. Related Stories Ukip’s Nigel Farage injured in plane crash Former Ukip leader Farage injured in plane crash Can Dr Earth save the planet, and win Edmonton? Andrew Buncombe: Coastal voting - trying to pick the member for Weston-Super-Mare from India Millions vote as polls predict tight election
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Leading Conservative claims Muslim politicians lack ‘principles’
Conjoined twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf were reunited today for the first time since the mammoth operation to separate them.
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Twins reunited after separation surgery
Chevrolet has added a new top-of-the-range variant to its Captiva SUV range, the LTZ.
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Chevrolet adds new top version of Captiva SUV
Two women who were killed when an inflatable artwork broke free and flipped into the air suffered accidental deaths, an inquest jury ruled today.
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Inflatable artwork deaths an accident, inquest rules
Gary Neville has admitted Manchester United will only have themselves to blame if their bid for a record fourth successive league title fails on Sunday.
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Manchester United can only blame themselves says Neville
The FTSE 100 Index was mired in the red again today as the sell-off over Greek debt contagion showed no sign of easing. Related Stories Goldman investors line up for lawsuits Goldman agrees to pay fine over claims it broke short selling rules More job vacancies underline economic recovery Store price inflation highest since January UK budget deficit ’set to outstrip Greece’
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Footsie falls again amid further Greek unrest
Three people were killed in a fire in central Athens today after protesters marching against austerity measures threw petrol bombs into a local bank branch in the worst violence to hit the country since riots in 2008. Related Stories Strike paralyses Greek public services Investigators sacked after prison death in Russia Police use tear gas as protesters storm parliament Police use tear gas as protesters storm Greek parliament Three dead in Greek riots
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Three dead as Greek protest march erupts
A proposal to legally ban a teenager from wearing his trousers so low that the public could see his underpants has been rejected, it was revealed yesterday. Related Stories A night to remember: How to plan your election viewing A guide to hung parliaments The fourth debate: You ask the questions to the leaders of the three main parties TV debates clouded election campaign, says Brown The Independent guide to tactical voting
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Teenager avoids ban on trousers which show off underpants
The best short-term solution to bottling up a disastrous oil spill threatening sealife and livelihoods along the Gulf Coast should be arriving today in the form of a specially built giant concrete-and-steel box designed to siphon the oil away. Related Stories Kent State marks 40th years since shootings US court defends right to tell mother-in-law jokes Eight inmates killed in Venezuela prison riot Kent State marks 40 years since shootings Giant dome for Gulf oil leak is next best solution
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BP caps 1 of 3 leaks at Gulf well
Three people were killed in a fire set by protesters today during a march against government austerity measures in central Athens, officials said. Related Stories Strike shuts down opera productions Strike paralyses Greek public services Investigators sacked after prison death in Russia Police use tear gas as protesters storm parliament Police use tear gas as protesters storm Greek parliament
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Three dead in Greek riots
Protesters tried to storm Greece’s parliament and hurled paving stones at police today as tens of thousands of outraged Greeks took to the streets of Athens to protest at harsh new spending cuts aimed at saving their country from bankruptcy. Related Stories Merkel links Europe’s future to Greek aid plan Strike shuts down opera productions Strike paralyses Greek public services Investigators sacked after prison death in Russia Police use tear gas as protesters storm parliament
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Police use tear gas as protesters storm Greek parliament
Protesters tried to storm Greece’s parliament and hurled paving stones at police today as tens of thousands of outraged Greeks took to the streets of Athens to protest at harsh new spending cuts aimed at saving their country from bankruptcy. Related Stories Merkel links Europe’s future to Greek aid plan Strike shuts down opera productions Strike paralyses Greek public services Investigators sacked after prison death in Russia Police use tear gas as protesters storm Greek parliament
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Police use tear gas as protesters storm parliament
It seems certain that Thierry Henry will be leaving Barcelona in the summer after the club’s president Joan Laporta hinted that he would be willing to let the former Arsenal star move on.
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Barcelona happy for Henry to leave
Manchester City have consulted their legal team over Harry Redknapp’s claim that they stopped Tottenham from trying to sign Craig Bellamy in January 2009.
Flights to and from Greece were grounded, trains and ferries suspended their routes and public services were paralysed today as angry workers went on strike in protest over huge spending cuts.
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Strike paralyses Greek public services
Barcelona defender Dani Alves quickly switched his attention to Saturday’s showdown with Sevilla following last night’s 4-1 defeat of Tenerife, describing the clash with his former club as “key”.
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Alves focused on Barcelona run-in
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Jonny Evans is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract with Manchester United. Related Stories Wenger dismisses Spurs’ bid to snatch third place Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider Ferguson plans to ‘freshen’ United side over summer Foster resigned to Manchester United exit Tevez gives Mancini his backing
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Evans on verge of new Manchester United deal
Tube stations in London were regularly left unstaffed, creating dangerous conditions for travellers, a union claimed today. Related Stories SAS comes out fighting as details of top-secret missions are exposed Mother challenges MoD to explain why her son died Sea cadet who fell to his death was ‘a wonderful son’ £1m expected for Churchill memorabilia Inquest reopens for soldier killed in Afghan blast
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A teenager will appear in court today to face charges in connection with a crash in which a 10-year-old boy was killed. Related Stories Alert lifted after central London area halted Jamaica calls in Met boss to help cut soaring murder rate Jockey blaze deaths accused ‘was angry’ Fan charged over post-match clashes Pipe bomb explodes outside police station
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Teenager in court over death crash
Plans to help the next government launch Britain’s economy on a multi-billion pound journey into space were set out by industry chiefs today. Related Stories Early death linked to lack of sleep Fall in fish stocks far worse than feared, study shows
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Annual shop price inflation hit its highest level since January last month as soaring petrol costs pushed up food prices, figures revealed today.
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Store price inflation highest since January
An inquest will resume today into the death of a British soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan.
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Inquest reopens for soldier killed in Afghan blast