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Top Democrats tussle in Florida primary but progressive liberalism not on menu
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The Guardian · World

Top Democrats tussle in Florida primary but progressive liberalism not on menu

Politics that worked for Democratic candidates in New York, Minnesota, Michigan won’t cut it in red Florida, analysts sayIf primary elections elsewhere this summer were tussles between progressives and moderates for the direction of the Democratic party’s political future, Tuesday’s contests in Flor...

Richard Luscombe in Miami
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Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley tightens hold on Hugo Boss
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The Guardian · World

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley tightens hold on Hugo Boss

Frasers Group increases stake in German fashion house to 48%, after buying Harvey Nichols chain last weekBusiness live – latest updatesThe retail billionaire Mike Ashley has given the latest indication that his summer shopping spree may be far from over, after he increased his stake in the luxury gi...

Alex Daniel
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Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics live
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The Guardian · World

Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics live

Burnham has announced a range of policies aimed at relieving pressure on financially squeezed households and businessesDisabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel for free at all hours from April next year, the government has announced.Currently, disabled bus passes are valid for tra...

Yohannes Lowe
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Man charged with manslaughter after dog-bite death in Wakefield
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Man charged with manslaughter after dog-bite death in Wakefield

Man to appear in court after 55-year-old man was bitten by dog on footpath and later died in hospitalA 55-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath.West Yorkshire police were called to reports of an altercation on the old train line...

PA Media
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Victoria moves to expand definition of ‘corruption’ before state election
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The Guardian · World

Victoria moves to expand definition of ‘corruption’ before state election

Former Ibac head welcomes potential change that could capture actions that currently cannot be used to make corrupt findingsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBen Carroll has committed to changing the definition of “corruption” before the Victorian election in a move a former...

Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent
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UK pay growth slows as Iran war prompts cost of living squeeze
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The Guardian · World

UK pay growth slows as Iran war prompts cost of living squeeze

Unemployment rate remained at 4.9% in the three months to the end of June, ONS figures showWage growth in the UK slowed in June as workers come under pressure from a renewed cost of living squeeze amid the economic impact from the Iran war, official figures show.Figures from the Office for National...

Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent
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Wetherspoons pubs ban playing music or taking calls on phone speakers
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Wetherspoons pubs ban playing music or taking calls on phone speakers

Chain tells customers to ‘pipe down’ and use earphones instead, calling its venues ‘an oasis of tranquillity’The pub chain Wetherspoons has banned customers from playing music or taking calls on speaker after growing complaints about the noise.The company announced it had introduced the ban across i...

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