When I was in the UK years ago, a friend offered me a slice of bread with a creamy brown spread on top.

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He nodded to me, installed himself at the table, and started to peel and slice them.

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Next Tuesday, companies wanting to get a slice of the police budget in Surrey and West Midlands will attend a bidding conference, with Peter Williams telling me he would be there to ensure that nothing was agreed "unless it delivers benefits to us".

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