BLACK Friday is just hours away, and there is an influx of deals launching across all categories.

The annual sale event is a major fixture on the shopping calendar around the world, so read on to learn about everything you need to know ahead of Black Friday this week.

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• John Lewis Black Friday sale – shop here
• Amazon Black Friday sales – shop here
• Oodie Black Friday sale – shop here
• Emma Sleep Black Friday sale – shop here

Black Friday officially takes place on November 24, but there are plenty of deals for savvy shoppers to enjoy right now.

We have already seen some amazing savings from online retail giant Amazon, which has this robot vacuum cleaner for £100 for Prime members.

Homeware favourite The White Company has slashed 20% off everything for the weekend of discount. Household appliances feature heavily in price cuts too, we have spotted £70 off a popular Ninja air fryer and the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser for £59.

While fashion fans can also snap up discounts from Kim Kardashian’s popular Skims line, which just launched its Black Friday sale now.

While high street favourites Mango and Dr. Martens also have rolled out deals. There are also big discounts at Canada Goose and Farfetch for designer gear.

As always, we recommend shopping around and comparing prices during the sales to ensure you are getting the cheapest possible deal.

You can check out all the amazing deals as they drop in our best Black Friday deals guide, which we are updating regularly. Or follow our live blog for Black Friday 2023 UK updates.

Best Black Friday 2023 deals now live

Black Friday deals are coming in thick and fast, with bargains from Boots, Amazon, John Lewis, Gymshark and more.

Check out some of the hottest deals and discounts currently flying off the shelves.

Amazon 55-inch 4K Fire TV, £149 (was £549.99)

It’s rare to see a deal this good these days during Black Friday. But Amazon has pulled it out the bag with ahuge 70% off discount.

Defined as one of the retailer’s ‘WOW’ deals it is certainly not one to miss out on if you need a new TV, but the 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV deal is only available for Prime members and it’s on an invitation basis.

• Amazon 55-inch 4K Fire TV, £149 (was £549.99, invite-only) – buy from Amazon

L’Or Barista Sublime Bundle, £59 (was £164.68)

The L’Or Barista Bundle is a tremendous deal – whether you are buying for yourself or a loved one.

The bundle includes one of the compact designed Philips made machine, which can brew two coffees at once, and comes in a range of colourways, plus a selection of 150 different double and single coffee pods to keep you going for a while too.

• L’Or Barista Sublime Bundle, £59 (was £164.68) – buy from L’or Espresso

Michael Kors Luggage Freya Small Chain Pochette Crossbody, £99 (Was £245)

If a designer bag is on your wishlist, Black Friday is a great time to snap one up at a fraction of the cost.

With 60% off this Michael Kors crossbody style is the perfect option. The compact and stylish cow’s leather bag is a great everyday bag option to invest in.

• Michael Kors Luggage Freya Small Chain Pochette Crossbody, £99 (Was £245) from Brand Alley – buy from Brand Alley

Skims Seamless Sculpt Brief Bodysuit, £32 (Was £68)

This bodysuit design is created to be flattering on all body shapes and sizes, smoothing out lumps and bumps, creating a streamlined silhouette.

Perfect for wearing over the festive period as it will hold you in all the right places, while the recycled nylon and elastane blend material ensures you don’t feel uncomfortable.

• Skims Seamless Sculpt Brief Bodysuit, £32 (Was £68) – buy from Skims

Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Hot Chocolate Machine Refurbished, now £59 (was £99.99)

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If you’ve been pining after the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, now is the time to snap one up with a £41 discount in eBay’s refurbished sale. And there are a range of colourways on sale too.

Shoppers can currently get 40% off selected like-new refurbished goods from the brand in the eBay Black Friday sale.

• Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Hot Chocolate Machine: now £59 (was £99.99) – buy from eBay

Ninja Air Fryer AF100UK, £79.99 (was £149.99)

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If you have managed to avoid buying an air fryer until now, this Ninja model is one of the best deals from the brand we have spotted.

Get a huge £70 off the best-seller in the Ninja Black Friday sale, which also features savings on a number of other air fryer models and kitchen appliances too.

• Ninja Air Fryer AF100UK, £79.99 (was £149.99) – buy from Ninja

Estee Lauder 3 Piece Skincare & Fragrance Heroes Collection, £109.92 (was £180)

Beauty fans won’t be disappointed with this incredible Estee Lauder set, which is great value for money. Inside you get the iconic Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche fragrance, best-selling Advanced Night Repair Serum and Advanced Night Repair Eye Gel Creme.

It’s a must-have for beauty fans, or an incredible Christmas gift for someone special.

• Estee Lauder 3-Piece Skincare & Fragrance Heroes Collection, £109.92 (was £180) – buy from QVC

Apple AirPods Pro, £199 (was £249)

Snap up the AirPod Pro (2nd gen) in the John Lewis Black Friday sale while you can.

They have dropped to the lowest ever price right now, so we don’t expect them to stay in stock for long. However, don’t fret online retail giant Amazon has also price matched this deal too.

• Apple AirPods Pro, £199 (was £249) – buy from John Lewis

Avacado Oodie, £35.60 (was £89)

It’s getting colder, so there’s never been a better time to pick up the comfy Oodie hooded blankets to keep you snug through winter.

While most of the Oodie ranges are on sale, our top pick is the millenial fave – the Avo print Oodie! You can check out more of our top picks from the sale in our Oodie Black Friday page.

• Avocado Oodie, £35.60 (was £89) – buy from Oodie

Emma Hug Weighted Blanket, £97.30 ( was £278)

Get maximum comfort for the most affordable price by snapping up this Emma Sleep weighted blanket in the 65% off Emma sale.

Kit yourself out with the ultimate sleeping set up and don’t forget to snap up an extra 5% off deals with our exclusive ‘THESUN‘ discount code.

• Emma Hug Weighted Blanket, £97.30 ( was £278) – buy from Emma Sleep

Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener, £299.99 (was £399.99)

Save £100 off one of the hottest hair tools on the Dyson roster from Sephora UK in its huge 50% off Black Friday sale discounts.

The Dyson Corrale hair straighteners are a popular choice for pros, and offers state of the art technology to give you sleek hair without the damage.

You can check out more hair tool Black Friday savings in our Dyson Supersonic and Dyson Airwrap deal pages.

• Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener, £299.99 (was £399.99) – buy from Sephora

You’ll be able to stay up-to-date with all the Black Friday offers as they launch and all the latest news right here.

What is Black Friday?

Black Friday is the name given to one of the biggest shopping dates of the year when retailers offer a range of highly-promoted sales.

It is one of the busiest days in the retail calendar and typically marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping period.

What was once just a one-day event from the US that followed Thanksgiving celebrations has ballooned into a month-long influx of deals and discounts to take advantage of before Christmas.

Fast-forward to 2023, and Black Friday sees tens of thousands of brands and retailers around the world taking part.

When is Black Friday 2023?

This year Black Friday will take place on Friday, November 24.

Black Friday always falls on the Friday after the annual US Thanksgiving holiday, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

This year we predict competition for deals will be fiercer than ever before.

Following the disruption of the pandemic over the last couple of years, many brands will likely choose to stretch deals across the whole month rather than one day.

This allows for an extended shopping period for bargain hunters to take advantage of.

Which brands are taking part in Black Friday this year?

We’d expect to see big discounts from all the major brands.

Retail giants like Amazon, John Lewis and Argos are always a good bet for Black Friday deals.

Plenty of high street and online fashion brands like New Look, Mango and AllSaints will be slashing prices too.

While beauty retailers and brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Sephora UK and Boots, will have hundreds of skincare, makeup and fragrances products on offer.

• John Lewis Black Friday sale – shop here
• Argos Black Friday sale – shop here
• Boots Black Friday sale – shop here
• Emma Sleep Black Friday sale – shop here

When do Black Friday 2023 sales start?

We have already seen some major UK retailers and brands kick off sale events from the start of November.

As previously mentioned, John Lewis, Argos and Boots are now offering Black Friday deals.

With must-have home appliance brands Ninja and Shark also launching early sales too.

Mattress brand Emma has also kicked off a huge 65% off sale for Black Friday for anyone looking to upgrade their sleeping arrangements.

You can also pick up discounts on popular hooded blanket brand The Oodie, which is currently offering an exclusive 60% off for Sun Readers – but the deal ends very soon.

What will the best Black Friday deals be in 2023?

Generally most Black Friday deals will be available throughout November, ending at midnight on Cyber Monday.

Black Friday has always been a great time to pick up discounted tech and electricals, especially on coveted brands like Apple and Samsung.

It is likely that many retailers will also slash prices on Christmas gifting items and advent calendars to boost sales and help consumers, especially in light of the cost of living crisis and high inflation.

You can also get incredible deals on fashion and beauty items during the sales too, especially on designer handbags and premium beauty brands.

Mega retailers like Amazon, John Lewis, Argos and Currys will also offer price match deals during the sales as they compete for customers.

While newer retailers like Shein and Temu will no doubt use app alerts, newsletters and social media to entice shoppers to spend during the sales.

During the sales, online shoppers can also maximise their savings by signing up to a cashback site.

Sites like TopCashback.co.uk are free to join and offer money back on purchases made at hundreds of retailers, across all categories.

How to get the best UK Black Friday deals?

Here are some shopping tips to help you nab the biggest discounts come November 24.

Start your browsing with a plan. Knowing exactly what you want to buy and doing a bit of research beforehand can also make all the difference.

Sign up to any newsletters and social media accounts of brands and retailers you like, as many will offer customers exclusive deals or early access via these channels.

Check the RRP of items you’re interested in a few weeks before the sales start to compare discounts when they launch. You can use websites like PriceRunner to check pricing changes over any specific time period.

Found an item you love. Compare prices across different retailers before making your purchase as you may find it cheaper elsewhere and save yourself even more cash.

Have a look at best Black Friday deals roundups from publishers. Many editors and writers compiling those lists will have spent hours scouring the web for the best offers. So they will have done a lot of the research for you.

Avoid impulse buys and make a list of what you want and need to buy during Black Friday and stick with it!

When do Black Friday 2023 sales end?

Strictly speaking, Black Friday is just one day.

But Black Friday deals tend to be released throughout the month of November.

Most brands wrap up their sales at midnight on Cyber Monday, which was traditionally the date when online deals launched.

This year Cyber Monday falls on November 27.

It marks the end of the huge sale period before the festive season kicks in.

Where did Black Friday come from?

Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the United States that originated as a harvest festival and has been celebrated on and off since 1789.

Many non-retail employees and schools have Thanksgiving and the following Friday off, creating a four-day weekend and increasing the number of potential shoppers.

The weekend traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday season ahead of Christmas and New Year.

The Friday after Thanksgiving came to be associated with shopping in the 1950s, though didn’t gain the name Black Friday until later.

The tradition has spread elsewhere in recent decades, and is now marked in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, and a growing list of other countries.

Why is it called Black Friday?

The day was given its name as it is often the day that shops “move into the black”, meaning they have enough money to cover their costs while reducing prices.

You can read more about the origins of Black Friday and the meaning behind the name in our guide.

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