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*Offer open to new UK customers subscribing to the print edition only. Offer ends 31 December 2024. Pay £34.99 every 13 issues. Offer via Direct Debit and Continuous Credit Card. Continuous Credit Card payments will auto-renew. Cancel at any time. Full details of the Direct Debit Guarantee are available on request. We may cancel/reject subscriptions if you have taken a previous magazine trial/offer with any Immediate Media title. After your first 13 issues, your subscription will continue at £39.99 every 13issues, saving 56% off the shop price. Your subscription will start with the next available issue. Discount shown against the full UK subscription price. Prices include P&P.

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