UK Papers - The Independent

Sussex promoted to Division One

The Independent - Sports News - 1 hour 17 min ago

Sussex secured promotion back to Division One of the LV= County Championship as they passed 350 in their first innings against Northamptonshire.



Sheffield Wednesday escape administration

The Independent - Football News - 2 hours 9 min ago

The Co-operative Bank came to the rescue of Sheffield Wednesday in the High Court today by settling the football club's debts with the taxman.



Sheffield Wednesday escape administration

The Independent - Sports News - 2 hours 9 min ago

The Co-operative Bank came to the rescue of Sheffield Wednesday in the High Court today by settling the football club's debts with the taxman.



Extradition review to consider if treaty 'unbalanced'

The Independent - World News - 2 hours 24 min ago

The Government's review of extradition arrangements will consider whether the treaty between the United States and the UK is "unbalanced", Home Secretary Theresa May said today.



Oil disaster due to 'mechanical failures and human judgements'

The Independent - World News - 3 hours 15 min ago

A "complex and interlinked" series of events involving mechanical failures and human judgments led to the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster, a report by oil giant BP said today.

Rice apologises for homophobic tweet

The Independent - Sports News - 3 hours 18 min ago

Triple Olympic champion Stephanie Rice has made a public apology for her homophobic remarks on Twitter which resulted in her losing a sponsorship deal with Jaguar.



Clubs against 'nonsense' August internationals

The Independent - Football News - 3 hours 20 min ago

Europe's top clubs have called on FIFA to scrap "nonsense" friendly internationals.



Clubs against 'nonsense' August internationals

The Independent - Sports News - 3 hours 20 min ago

Europe's top clubs have called on FIFA to scrap "nonsense" friendly internationals.



UK's Afghanistan envoy steps down

The Independent - World News - 3 hours 35 min ago

The UK's special representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan has stepped down with immediate effect, the Foreign Office said today.



Scottish FA apologise over jeered national anthem

The Independent - Football News - 3 hours 57 min ago

Scottish Football Association acting chief executive George Peat has described last night's jeering of the Liechtenstein national anthem as "disgraceful" and issued a public apology.



Scottish FA apologise over jeered national anthem

The Independent - Sports News - 3 hours 57 min ago

Scottish Football Association acting chief executive George Peat has described last night's jeering of the Liechtenstein national anthem as "disgraceful" and issued a public apology.



Arsenal await Walcott assessment

The Independent - Football News - 3 hours 59 min ago

Arsenal's medical team will today assess the extent of Theo Walcott's ankle injury, which could sideline the England winger for the rest of the month.



Arsenal await Walcott assessment

The Independent - Sports News - 3 hours 59 min ago

Arsenal's medical team will today assess the extent of Theo Walcott's ankle injury, which could sideline the England winger for the rest of the month.



Blanc hails 'turning point' after France win

The Independent - Football News - 4 hours 43 sec ago

France coach Laurent Blanc has told his side that last night's victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina "has to be the turning point".



Blanc hails 'turning point' after France win

The Independent - Sports News - 4 hours 43 sec ago

France coach Laurent Blanc has told his side that last night's victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina "has to be the turning point".



Cruyff concerned by Barcelona unrest

The Independent - Football News - 4 hours 4 min ago

Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff is concerned that the continued boardroom squabbles at the Camp Nou could have a negative effect on the club's players.



Cruyff concerned by Barcelona unrest

The Independent - Sports News - 4 hours 4 min ago

Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff is concerned that the continued boardroom squabbles at the Camp Nou could have a negative effect on the club's players.



Switzerland v England: Player ratings

The Independent - Football News - 4 hours 28 min ago

England made it two wins out of two last night in their quest for Euro 2012 qualification.



Switzerland v England: Player ratings

The Independent - Sports News - 4 hours 28 min ago

England made it two wins out of two last night in their quest for Euro 2012 qualification.



Jordan calls for further Ferrari punishment

The Independent - Sports News - 5 hours 5 min ago

Ferrari treated Formula One fans "like muppets" and ought to be punished further, according to former team boss Eddie Jordan.