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McDonald's are handing out free food and drinks are part of a post-Christmas "advent calendar" deal with 24 discounts over 23 days.

The deals, which are sure to wreck a few January diets and attempts at Veganuary, began on Saturday.

The signature Big Mac has been discounted to 99p, and on Sunday there's an even bigger giveaway with the pre-11am breakfast menu.

Those who download the McDonald's app will be able to pick up a free breakfast McMuffin, the Mirror reports.

On Monday, you can get back on a health kick with with the fast food chain's new Veggie Dippers being the bargain dish of the day, costing just 99p (usually £3.29). You can also can pick a Vegetable Deluxe instead, which will also be 99p.

There will be a new deal each day for the remainder of January.

Ben Fox, marketing director for McDonald’s in the UK, said: "We’re excited to offer customers 24 deals over 23 days to brighten up the month of January.

"The daily deals are exclusively available through the My McDonald’s App, which also enables our customers to beat the queue, enjoy table service, customise orders and remember their favourite orders."

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