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Burts launches limited-edition packs to celebrate 200 years of the RNLI

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As part of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) 200th anniversary celebrations, Burts, is introducing limited-edition RNLI pack takeovers throughout the months of July and August 2024. Featuring RNLI heroes, the exclusive pack designs will be featured on the two most popular Burts flavours; Lightly…

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