If validated they will each receive just over £31.1m, Camelot said.

They are the fourth and fifth EuroMillions jackpot winners in the UK this year after a single ticket holder won £111.7m back in June.

The biggest win for a single UK ticket holder on record was recorded in July last year, when an anonymous person won a jackpot of £195m.

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Andy Carter, of The National Lottery, said: "It is wonderful news that both the lucky ticket-holders have claimed their incredible jackpot prize."

He said the two winners will receive support and help so they can start enjoying their win.

The winning main EuroMillions numbers were 02, 11, 28, 42 and 48 - while the Lucky Star numbers were 04 and 09.