The Verve have denied various rumours that they are on the verge of breaking up again, rumours which seemingly originate from reports that Richard Ashcroft and Nick McCabe have fallen out once more. Said rumours had expanded to include claims that the band won't be playing V Festival this weekend because they will have split up by then.
This all stems, as far as I can see, from the fact that McCabe flew home from Japan alone, after the band played the Summer Sonic festival. However, the spokesman for the band said in a statement: "Contrary to rumours circulating, Nick McCabe cut his finger on piece of glass in the dressing room after the gig in Japan. He was treated by medics at the scene and then flew home. He's fine except for sore finger and that won't effect their appearance at V at the weekend".