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WIN A GREAT BRITISH HOLIDAY

Bigger and better than ever in 2023, our annual Great British Holiday competition is a once-in-a-lifetime prize offering you the chance to win an unforgettable five-star break in London and the Cotswolds.

A luxurious London stay

Starting with free flights (for overseas entrants), our winner and their guest will travel to London for a one-night luxury stay at Middle Eight, a chic hotel set in bustling Covent Garden, whose streets are lined with some of

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