Archive for October, 2011
Wilshere: Wenger criticism is a joke
October 6, 2011
Jack Wilshere says that criticism of Arsène Wenger has been 'a joke' and that Arsenal is the perfect home for him. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty...
The class interests at the heart of David Cameron’s plan | Seumas Milne
October 6, 2011
'Cameron and Osborne's refusal to change course is partly driven by ideology, but there's something else, more quintessentially Tory, about it.' Photograph: Marco Secchi/Getty...
Recession: counting the cost on Luton high street
October 6, 2011
While David Cameron was broaching the unpalatable topic of personal debt in Manchester Wednesday afternoon, Mick and Tina Bushaway were trundling down the meat...
Retailers left reeling as shoppers tighten belts
October 6, 2011
Tesco reported its worst UK sales in two decades as soaring costs hit high street spending. Photograph: Felix Clay A series of shock profit...
Paying off your debts hits the economy, stupid
October 6, 2011
The prime minister, David Cameron, narrowly avoided encouraging what Keynes called the paradox of thrift. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA David Cameron had second thoughts overnight...
Kanellos the Greek protest dog returns to Athens – video
October 6, 2011
As violent anti-austerity protests flared again in Athens, Kanellos the dog, feature of most past protests, reappeared on the...
The week in sport – in pictures
October 5, 2011
From a sour-faced football coach to riot preparations Ukranian-style to sea cricket (yes, really) – we bring you the...
City to pay council £2m a year for £35m Eastlands rights
October 5, 2011
The site of Manchester City's proposed new training ground in the shadow of the club's Etihad Stadium. Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian Manchester...
Cup tie abandoned after head injury
October 5, 2011
Accrington's Tom Bender, centre, collides with his goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin, left, and Tranmere's Lucas Akins. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images The Johnstone's Paint Trophy second-round...
England set to pair Rooney and Welbeck
October 5, 2011
England's Danny Welbeck is expected to win his second cap against Montenegro on Friday. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters Fabio Capello is considering pairing Wayne Rooney...