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David Luxton

David Luxton Associates

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction
Looking forSport, celebrity biography, business and leadership, food-writing, nature-writing, lifestyle. Does not represent fiction, poetry, scripts, or screenplays
How to submitEmail admin@davidluxtonassociates.co.uk with: a synopsis of around 300 words explaining the book and its audience and why you are qualified to write it, a chapter breakdown showing how you will approach the subject, a sample chapter of your choice, and a short biography including any previous writing credits.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Clare Coombes

Liverpool Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsHistorical fiction, crime fiction, psychological thrillers, women's fiction, adult fiction
Looking forHistorical fiction, crime fiction, psychological thrillers and women's fiction, open to great adult fiction with a strong hook. Excludes non-fiction, children's and YA. Encourages under-represented writers from the North of England
How to submitEmail submissions@liverpool-literary.agency with a cover email including details about you, the book genre, blurb, inspirations, comparable authors and titles, and why your book will stand out. Attach a synopsis and first three chapters or first 5,000 words in a Word document with numbered pages.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Michael Dean

Andrew Nurnberg Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, literary estates
Looking forNon-fiction: history, current affairs, biography, geopolitics, intelligence studies, history of war. Fiction: international thrillers and espionage
How to submitEmail submissions@nurnberg.co.uk with a covering letter in the body of the email, a one-page synopsis and first three chapters or 50 pages as attachments (for non-fiction: an overview, chapter outlines, and three sample chapters). Address the email for the attention of Michael Dean in the subject line.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Florence Rees

A.M. Heath

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forPage-turners, clever, gripping stories with complicated/flawed characters, relationship-driven fiction, YA/NA fantasy, millennial and audience, underrepresented voices, environmental/social issues
How to submitSubmit via the online form at https://amheath.com or submissions. Use submissions@amheath.com only for following up after 6 weeks with no response, notifying of an offer, sending requested full manuscripts, or submitting cookery or illustrated children's titles.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Bryony Woods

Bryony Woods Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsChildren's fiction, YA, adult fiction, non-fiction
Looking forEclectic, currently: upmarket contemporary, friendships, thoughtful sci-fi/fantasy, sweeping love stories, darkly magical, humorous, memoir/essays (occasional). Avoids gritty/harrowing crime, no picture books or poetry
How to submitEmail the first three chapters, a 1-2 page synopsis including the full plot outline and ending, and a covering letter (Word format preferred) to submissions.bryony@bryonywoods.co.uk. The covering letter should describe the book, include a short author biography, and note any previous writing experience.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Christine Green

Christine Green Authors' Agent

Open
RepresentsFiction and narrative non-fiction
Looking forFiction (adult and YA), literary and commercial, narrative non-fiction; strong voices and stories with narrative drive. Not: children's, genre sci-fi/fantasy, poetry, scripts
How to submitEmail a short covering letter, a one or two page synopsis, and the first three chapters of your completed manuscript to info@christinegreen.co.uk. Exclusive submissions preferred, if submitting to multiple agents and you receive an offer before hearing back, notify them promptly.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Angharad Kowal Stannus

Kowal Stannus Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, illustration
Looking forFull manuscript/portfolio; brief description of the work; brief bio (per contact page).
How to submitFull manuscript or portfolio, brief description of the work, and brief bio
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Angus MacDonald

Artellus Ltd

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forFiction and non-fiction writers, including projects that span genres and defy easy categorization.
How to submitEmail enquiry and synopsis and first three chapters. No postal submissions
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

John Ash

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, general fiction, epic fantasy, history, memoir, reportage, narrative nonfiction, art, music, nature writing
Looking forBeautiful, ambitious, and unusual literary fiction, epic fantasy, and upmarket general fiction that is emotionally engaging and compulsively readable. In nonfiction, interested in history, memoir, reportage, and big ideas, as well as writing on art, music, literature, and nature.
How to submitSubmit via the button on John Ash's agent profile page at https://www.caa.com or entertainmenttalent or books or agent or john-ash/. For fiction, include a cover letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters or opening 50 pages. For nonfiction, include a cover letter and proposal.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Alexander Cochran

Greyhound Literary

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forSpeculative fiction, commercial fiction, literary fiction, crime and thriller, serious non-fiction (big ideas/subversive assumptions, serious histories, narrative non-fiction re contemporary events/issues)
How to submitEmail alexander@greyhoundliterary.co.uk with a cover letter pitch in the body of the email. For fiction, attach the first three chapters and a synopsis. For non-fiction, attach a proposal and sample writing. Do not submit by post. Do not submit to more than one agent at the agency.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Rowan Lawton

The Soho Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction and narrative non-fiction
Looking forCommercial genre fiction (romcom, crime, thrillers), accessible literary/reading group, narrative non-fiction (often by women), emotional family drama, multigenerational stories, female-led crime, social-issue thrillers
How to submitEmail - sohoagencysubmissions@gmail.com
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Alice Saunders

The Soho Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, narrative non-fiction
Looking forCrime, thrillers, epic family sagas, book club literary fiction, memoir
How to submitEmail sohoagencysubmissions@gmail.com with a covering letter, synopsis, and the first 3 chapters or first 30 pages. No postal submissions.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Sile Edwards

Andrew Nurnberg Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, commercial fiction, book club fiction, thriller, literary memoir, narrative nonfiction, commercial nonfiction, cookery, food writing
Looking forSile Edwards is a literary agent at Andrew Nurnberg Associates building a list across adult fiction and non-fiction, with a focus on perspectives that have historically been excluded from the mainstream. She has worked on cookery and food writing, literary memoir, historical biography, commercial non-fiction, contemporary and commercial fiction, and thriller. She is not the right agent for children's or young adult writing, or for adult historical fiction, science fiction or fantasy.
How to submitSubmit through the Andrew Nurnberg Associates submissions page and follow the agency guidelines, naming Sile Edwards as your chosen agent. Do not approach the agency generally.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Claire Conrad

Janklow & Nesbit UK

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forUpmarket commercial to literary fiction, distinctive voice/character-driven with strong hook/unusual perspective, multigenerational novels, gripping love stories, funny fiction, feminist/revisionary, experimental/form. Non-fiction: memoir and narrative, history, food writing/food system, nature/planet, popular science, genre-melding cultural writing
How to submitEmail submissions@janklow.co.uk with your full name, the title of your work, and Claire Paterson Conrad's name in the subject line. For fiction: include a covering letter (in the email body), synopsis, and the first three chapters or first fifty pages as attachments. For non-fiction: include a covering letter, a full chapter-by-chapter outline, and a sample chapter. All documents should be double-spaced, size 12, in a reasonable font, and submitted as Word or PDF attachments — no external links. Responses are sent within 8 weeks if the agency wishes to read more.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Alice Williams

Alice Williams Literary

Open
RepresentsChildren's authors and illustrators
Looking forChildren's/YA book projects (UK and Ireland only)
How to submitEmail submissions@alicewilliamsliterary.co.uk with a covering email briefly introducing the submission (genre, age, word count) and a little about yourself. Fiction: pitch in the body of the email, attach the full manuscript as a Word doc (double line spacing) and a one-side A4 synopsis. Picture book texts: attach two or three texts as separate Word documents. Non-fiction: provide an overview of concept, length, structure, readership, and sample spreads or chapters. Illustrators: include a portfolio link and optionally a low-res PDF dummy. Do not use AI-generated text or illustrations in your submission.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Laura MacDougall

United Agents

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, saga, romance, historical fiction, book club fiction, up-lit, literary fiction, LGBTQ fiction, LGBTQ nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, popular science, psychology, history, sport
Looking forLaura MacDougall is a literary agent at United Agents with a broad and eclectic list across adult fiction and non-fiction. She represents commercial fiction including saga, romance, historical, book club and up-lit, and literary fiction ranging from the quirky to the daring and experimental, with a particular love of historical fiction and novels about relationships and family life. As a queer woman she represents many LGBTQ writers and is keen to hear from LGBTQ authors across fiction and non-fiction. In non-fiction she wants big ideas books and narrative non-fiction across popular science, psychology and culture, sport, history, and race, class, gender, sexuality and identity. She does not represent young adult or children's books, science fiction, fantasy or horror, Mind Body Spirit non-fiction, or cookery and food writing.
How to submitSubmit through United Agents naming Laura MacDougall. For fiction send the first three chapters and a synopsis. For non-fiction send a detailed proposal.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

John McLay

Bath Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forSee source page for more info
How to submitEmail john.mclay@btinternet.com with a short synopsis, a covering letter including full contact details and author background, and for fiction the first 3 chapters (excluding any prologues), or for picture books the full manuscript. Submissions can also be sent by post, include a stamped self-addressed envelope if sending hard copies, as material will not be returned otherwise.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Emily Sweet

Aevitas Creative Management

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction
Looking forCookery, health, wellness, psychology, history, memoir, biography, current affairs, topical non-fiction
How to submitOnline form - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact
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Last checked 25 Oct 2026

Mia Dakin

Greene & Heaton

Open
RepresentsFantasy, speculative fiction, romantic fantasy, romantic fiction, general fiction, literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, cookery
Looking forGrounded fantasy with light magical elements edging toward speculative or dystopic, with exceptionally strong world-building. Romantic fantasy with compelling protagonists, particularly a queer male lead or a non-binary/gender-neutral vampire story. Romantic fiction with a strong USP, enemies-to-lovers dynamics, competitive settings, and crossover with horror or crime. General fiction exploring friendship over time, sibling relationships, ensemble casts, and modern loose retellings of classics or plays — especially an own-voices retelling of The Crucible from Abigail Williams' perspective. In non-fiction: narrative memoir with a fresh angle, pop and fan culture exploring why topics trend online, and cookbooks from authors with strong social media platforms.
How to submitEmail submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk with your covering letter in the body of the email and attachments as Word Documents. Include Mia Dakin's name in the subject line. Fiction: first three chapters or around fifty pages plus a one-to-two page synopsis that reveals the ending. Non-fiction: three sample chapters or around fifty pages plus a proposed chapter summary, your reasons for writing the book, and your intended readership. AI-generated or AI-edited submissions are not accepted.
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Last checked 25 Oct 2026

Sarah Brouillard

The Bright Agency

Open
RepresentsIllustrators, children's illustration, educational publishing, religious publishing
Looking forArtists for children's illustration projects, especially work that connects clients and artists for education and religion publishing.
How to submitUse the official Bright submissions form. Illustrators should upload a PDF portfolio with at least 10 samples and a website or social media link. Author-illustrators should follow the relevant picture book or Middle Grade instructions and include art samples.
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Last checked 25 Oct 2026

Emily Jones

The Bright Agency

Open
RepresentsIllustrators, children's illustration, middle grade, non-fiction, poetry
Looking forArtists and visual storytellers for children's books, with a background in Middle Grade fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and illustrated storytelling.
How to submitUse the official Bright submissions form. Illustrators should upload a PDF portfolio with at least 10 samples and a website or social media link. Author-illustrators should follow the relevant picture book or Middle Grade instructions and include art samples.
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Last checked 25 Oct 2026

Isabel Atherton

Creative Authors

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, illustrated books, fashion, biography, autobiography, crafts, health, cookery, children's picture books, history, natural history, popular culture, true crime, select fiction, illustrators
Looking forIsabel Atherton is an experienced literary agent and founder of Creative Authors. The agency represents commercially strong titles in fashion, biography especially music, autobiography, crafts, health, cookery, children's picture books, history, natural history, popular culture, true crime, select fiction, and illustrators. Creative Authors is not currently looking for new fiction clients but is considering well-crafted nonfiction and illustrated books. It is not looking for fantasy, science fiction, poetry, short stories, plays, scripts, or fiction at present.
How to submitSubmit through the Creative Authors Join Us form with publishing history and CV, synopsis, and three sample chapters. Creative Authors does not accept paper submissions, does not charge a reading fee, and asks writers not to telephone about unsolicited submissions.
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Last checked 25 Oct 2026

John Jarrold

John Jarrold (independent agent)

Open
RepresentsAdult science fiction, adult fantasy, adult horror
Looking forJohn Jarrold acts as a literary agent for over forty authors. The agency specialises in representing science fiction, fantasy, and horror novelists for the adult market. It is not taking on clients in other fiction or nonfiction areas, YA, children's fiction, or screenwriting.
How to submitEmail the first six chapters as a Word document attachment using the address shown on the official John Jarrold site. Include one paragraph about the work and comparisons with two or three recently successful authors in the same genre. The agency charges no reading fee and is always open for submissions. Follow up by email if the submission is not dealt with in two weeks.
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Last checked 25 Oct 2026

Rachel Yeoh

Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, narrative memoir, family saga, high society fiction, speculative fiction, magical realism, contemporary fiction, upmarket suspense, psychological thriller, postcolonial fiction, translated fiction, classical retellings
Looking forRachel Yeoh is a literary agent building a list in literary, upmarket, and book club fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction. She is actively looking for literary, upmarket, book club, global stories, human experience, social critique, class conflict, speculative fiction, family sagas, contemporary fiction, upmarket suspense, psychological thriller, postcolonial literature, translated fiction, classical retellings, and narrative memoir.
How to submitSubmit through the relevant Madeleine Milburn online form and select Rachel Yeoh where available. Adult fiction submissions require a cover letter pasted into the form and one attachment containing a one-page synopsis plus the first three chapters or first 10,000 words. Nonfiction submissions require a cover letter and one document containing a 5,000 to 10,000 word sample and proposal. Do not submit by post or directly to email addresses.
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Last checked 25 Oct 2026

Becky Bagnell

Lindsay Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsChildren's fiction, children's nonfiction, young adult, middle grade, picture books, illustrators
Looking forBecky Bagnell founded Lindsay Literary Agency. The agency specialises in writing for children, from picture books to Young Adult fiction and nonfiction for young people. It is currently open to submissions, particularly from diverse or underrepresented authors. It is full for picture book scripts, but actively looking for YA in any genre, middle grade with a strong concept or hook, epic middle-grade fantasy, younger 5-7 stories around 5,000 words, voice-led YA, high-concept YA, contemporary love stories, and romantasy.
How to submitEmail info@lindsayliteraryagency.co.uk. For novels, attach the first three chapters and a single-page synopsis as two separate double-spaced Word documents, and put a covering letter in the email body with brief author information and a 2-3 sentence pitch. Picture book submissions should include a covering letter and complete story in Word format, illustrators should send small PDF samples and a link to online work. Postal submissions are not accepted.
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Last checked 25 Oct 2026

Peter Cox

Redhammer Management

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, cross-media rights
Looking forPreviously published authors seeking to upgrade their representation, self-published authors interested in foreign rights, film, television, and other media deals, and celebrities, whistleblowers, or individuals with unique life stories requiring cross-media expertise. Aspiring unpublished authors are directed to Litopia Writers' Colony rather than through a traditional submission process.
How to submitContact form - https://redhammer.info or contact/
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Last checked 25 Oct 2026

Joanna Moult

Skylark Literary

Open
RepresentsChildren's fiction
Looking forChildren's fiction from emerging readers to YA/crossover. Not picture books
How to submitEmail - submissions@skylark-literary.com
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Last checked 25 Oct 2026

Camilla Bolton

Darley Anderson

Open
RepresentsFiction
Looking forMystery, suspense, thrillers, crime, book club fiction, grounded speculative/high-concept (no high fantasy), stories with escapism, strong series characters, ensemble casts, nature-as-character settings
How to submitOnline form - https://darleyanderson.com or submissions/
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Last checked 24 Oct 2026

Cara Lee Simpson

Susanna Lea Associates (London)

Open
RepresentsFiction and narrative non-fiction
Looking forGeneral fiction, book club, literary fiction, smart clean or lyrical prose, interesting form/structure, character-driven with unusual protagonists, stories exploring gender/race/class/sexuality, selective memoir/nature/social commentary
How to submitEmail a concise cover letter with contact details and relevant background, a brief synopsis, and either the first three chapters or a detailed proposal to london@susannalea.com. Do not submit to more than one office.
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Last checked 24 Oct 2026

Sophie Hicks

Sophie Hicks Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, children's, YA
Looking forNew adult voices in most genres (except women's fiction), domestic thrillers, clever drama with a twist, accessible non-fiction, children's 9+ and YA
How to submitEmail hicksoffice@sophiehicksagency.com with covering letter in the body of the email and sample pages attached as a Word or PDF document. Fiction: synopsis and first three chapters or approximately 50 pages. Non-fiction: detailed outline and at least one sample chapter.
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Last checked 24 Oct 2026

Ludo Cinelli

Eve White Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, children's
Looking forFiction, non-fiction and children's across genres, from challenging ideas to 'incredibly fun' storytelling
How to submitEmail fiction@evewhite.co.uk for fiction submissions, nonfiction@evewhite.co.uk for non-fiction, or childrens@evewhite.co.uk for children's.
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Last checked 24 Oct 2026

Silvia Molteni

Peters Fraser and Dunlop (PFD)

Open
RepresentsChildren's and YA (and some adult)
Looking forMiddle grade and YA fiction across genres (pref voice/character-driven, contemporary/realistic settings, magical realism, original psychological thrillers, atmospheric horror, light fantasy). Also open to original children/YA non-fiction, selectively adult literary projects
How to submitSubmit by email via the PFD books submission page at https://petersfraserdunlop.com or submissions or books/, including a cover letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters or approximately 50 pages for fiction, or a detailed proposal for non-fiction.
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Last checked 24 Oct 2026

Anna Webber

A.M. Heath

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, poetry
Looking forLayered/nuanced writing, challenges form/genre, explores language, memory and truth, moral ambiguity, humour or uncomfortable reads, generally prefers contemporary settings. Non-fiction: overlooked/unexpected subjects, art/body/mind/natural world, passion and expertise, new connections
How to submitSubmit via the online form at https://amheath.com or submissions with a covering letter (max 500 words), synopsis (max 1,500 words), and first 10,000 words. Use submissions@amheath.com only if another agent has requested your full manuscript, you have received an offer of representation, you have had no response within 6 weeks, or you are submitting a cookery proposal or illustrated children's book. To submit directly to Anna, email anna.webber@amheath.com, noting she may take a while to respond.
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Last checked 24 Oct 2026

Fiona Lindsay

Limelight Management

Open
RepresentsGeneral fiction, thrillers, crime, historical fiction, suspense, mystery, women's commercial fiction, non-fiction, arts and crafts, cookery, biography and autobiography, popular science, business, natural history, sport, travel, health
Looking forGeneral fiction including thrillers, crime, historical fiction, suspense, mystery, and women's commercial fiction. On the nonfiction side, illustrated books covering arts and crafts, cookery, biography and autobiography, popular science, business, natural history, sport, travel, and health. Open to submissions from new authors.
How to submitEmail a brief synopsis and the first three chapters as Word or Open Document attachments to mail@limelightmanagement.com. Include 'Submission' in the subject line and the title of your work in the attachment filename. Also include a note about your professional life and writing ambitions.
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Last checked 24 Oct 2026

Lizzy Kremer

David Higham Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forStrong POVs (especially women), intelligent, witty, emotionally affecting literary/genre fiction and non-fiction, feminist/provocative voices, twists
How to submitEmail - lizzymanuscripts@davidhigham.co.uk
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Last checked 24 Oct 2026

Alice Caprio

Peters Fraser + Dunlop (PFD)

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, YA, SFF, children's
Looking forActively building a list spanning middle grade, YA and crossover fiction across all genres, and selective adult fiction in the SFF space. Drawn to immersive world-building, complex characters, twisty plots, and stories exploring identity, belonging and transformation.
How to submitSubmit via the PFD submissions page. Include a covering letter, one-page synopsis, and first three chapters or approximately 10,000 words.
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Last checked 24 Oct 2026