Black Friday 2024 UK live: Best early deals and sales from Amazon, Apple, Currys and more
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BLACK Friday sales are already in full swing with almost two weeks' worth of deals already available from top brands and retailers.
Many brands - including Sky, Argos, Boots, Amazon and John Lewis - have opted to release early bird deals, meaning that it's worth keeping your eyes peeled the whole month to score the best deals possible.
This year, Black Friday officially falls on November 29, just in time for Christmas shopping, kicking off one of 2024's biggest shopping weekends which wraps up with Cyber Monday on December 2.
The Sun will be rounding up all the best deals in our dedicated shopping guides - so you're in the right place for real-time offers, news, and expert advice.
Our Black Friday live blog is run by our shopping experts. They know how to spot the best discounts and steer you away from bad deals.
Read our Black Friday live blog below for all the latest deals and updates...
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Why is it called Black Friday and where did it come from?
Black Friday 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.
The sale falls on the weekend after the US's Thanksgiving holiday.
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.
We've put together a guide on the Black Friday meaning and name, where you can read more about its origins.
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BLACK Friday 2024 isn't until the end of November but lots of retailers have launched early sales. Here are the best deals we've found so far.
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- Emma: up to 50% off mattresses -
- Aspinal of London, up to 50% off full-priced items -
- Shark Flexstytle, £199.99 (was £269.99) -
- 3 Months FREE TV and Broadband -
- Shark Deluxe IZ202UKTDB Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, £169.99 (was £279.99) -
- Sky Broadband, from £36/month -
- Grey Oodie Hooded Blanket, £32.50 (was £65) -
- Audible, 99p/month for 3 months -
- Beauty Pie Membership, 60 days FREE -
- Luxury Heated Throw, £59.99 (was £69.99) -
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- When is Black Friday?
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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 2024, and Black Friday sees tens of thousands of brands and retailers around the world taking part.
Best Black Friday shopping tips
Friday 29th November and Monday 2nd December mark the official Cyber weekend sales but with the majority of brands sharing promos before then, it’s good to check them out early.
1. Plan Your Purchases
First up, you’re obviously going to want to get ahead on the Cyber weekend deals. Be sure to prep your diary so you know exactly when you’ll want to shop those Black Friday deals
2. Sign Up
Be sure to sign up to any Black Friday/Cyber Monday wait lists as this will ensure you’ll be first to shop the Cyber deals.
3. Download The App
App exclusives mean you might be able to gain an additional discount. This will also make the next step even easier… Prepping that wish list!
4. Add To Wish List
Make sure you can checkout as fast as possible by having all your faves saved in one place.
5. Save Your Details
Ensure your account details are saved to make for a quick and easy checkout experience.
6. Set A Budget
We know it can be hard to not get carried away when faced with unmissable discounts but be sure you only spend what you’ve budgeted for this Black Friday & Cyber Monday. Set a budget and actually stick to it.
7. Make A List
Finally, if you’re hoping to shop ALL the sales this Black Friday why not make a list so you can tick off your purchases as you go? Christmas party outfit, Christmas gifts for your loved ones, new in winter coat that you can’t stop thinking about… Tick them off as you go.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is a major fixture on the shopping calendar around the world, and for 2024, the event will take place on 29 November.
Previously just a one-day event, Black Friday has now morphed into a month-long onslaught of discounts and deals for consumers to take advantage of.
Shoppers can expect everything from Amazon Fire TV Prime member deals to Black Friday Advent calendars and Christmas gift sets.
For many savvy shoppers, Black Friday is a particularly good time to snap up savings when shopping for Christmas and New Year – whether stocking up on gifts for loved ones, or prepping the home for the busy festive season.
As always, we recommend shopping around and comparing prices during the sales to ensure you are getting the cheapest possible deal.
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Buy the right products - there are literally thousands of products to choose from every Black Friday, but some are worth going after more than others.
Dan Evans, editor at HotUKDeals, previously told The Sun five particular brands or themes are worth pursuing - Lego, fashion, video games or consoles, Shark and Ring doorbell.
Create a wish list - don't get sucked in to promises of massive discounts and offers.
Make a wish list of items you actually want to buy so you don't end up getting something you don't need.
Earn as you spend - it's worth checking if any Black Friday deals can be bought through cashback sites like Quidco or Topcashback.
It's free to sign up and you could get what is effectively free money just for buying something you would have any way.
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Virgin Media TV & broadband bundles discounted for Black Friday
- Bigger Combo Bundle: 190+ channels, ultrafast fibre broadband, weekend calls, £39.99p/m from 4th month -
- Bigger Combo Bundle Volt: 190+ channels, ultrafast fibre broadband, weekend calls, £49.99 from 4th month -
- Bigger Movie Combo Bundle: 200+ channels, ultrafast fibre broadband, weekend calls, £60.99p/m from 4th month -
- Bigger Movie Combo Bundle & O2 Sim: 200+ channels, ultrafast fibre broadband, weekend calls, £70.99p/m after 4th month -
- Bigger Sports HD Combo Bundle & O2 Sim: 195+ channels, weekend calls, £69.99p/m after 4th month -
- Biggest Combo: 210+ channels, weekend calls, £79.99p/m after 4th month -
- Mega Volt Bundle: 230+ channels, anytime calls, unlimited 10GB O2 SIM, £84.99p/m after 4th month -
When is Cyber Monday 2024?
Cyber Monday always falls on the Monday after Black Friday, and is considered one of the final opportunities to snap up incredible savings before the festive season starts.
Many of the best Black Friday deals often run until Cyber Monday, giving shoppers an extended period to snap up discounts – or even specific deals, just for the day.
Cyber Monday was created in 2005 by marketing companies to encourage people to shop online.
In previous years, demand for deals online has caused retailer websites to crash, or virtual queues to be put in place.
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Virgin Media's Black Friday deals are among the best, with speedy package deals and data-busting SIM plans.
The telecom giant's sale is now underway, so there's no need to wait until the big day itself at the end of the month.
Virgin is offering a blanket deal-sweetener of 3 months of free service across its this Black Friday.
Other goodies are rolled in, including an O2 phone SIM, and even free 3 months of free Disney+ with certain bundles.
You'll need to enter your postcode in order to see which services are available in your area.
Should I buy a TV on Black Friday or wait for Cyber Monday?
If you see an amazing TV deal on Black Friday, and one that’s the right screen size and budget for you, we suggest you don’t hang about until Cyber Monday.
If it’s a genuinely good price drop, it could easily sell out over that weekend.
On top of that, Cyber Monday isn’t the standalone event that it was historically.
Traditionally, it’s a day of online-only deals, in contrast to the in-store aisle-dashing on Black Friday itself.
However, these days, with online shopping booming, there’s very little difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
You might find a final wave of TV deals on the latter day - but if we’re being honest, it will likely be a last-gasp stock push from the retailers and we don’t think it’s worth banking on.
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- Hoover Upright Vacuum Cleaner,
£219.99£198.99 from Amazon - - Russell Hobbs Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner,
£69.99£52.99 from Amazon - - Vax Mach Air Upright Vacuum Cleaner,
£89.99£69 from Amazon - - Russell Hobbs ATLAS2 2.5 Litre Cylinder Vacuum,
£64.99£52.99 from Amazon - - Shark Stratos Cordless Stick Vacuum,
£499.99£299 from Amazon - - Shark Corded Upright Anti-Hair Wrap,
£299.99£239.26 from Amazon - - Shark Corded Upright Lift-Away,
£259£249 from Amazon - - Shark Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum,
£349.99£249.99 from Amazon -
- Hoover Upright Vacuum Cleaner,
Best early Black Friday deals 2024
BLACK Friday 2024 isn't until the end of November but lots of retailers have launched early sales. Here are the best deals we've found so far.
*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue
- Emma: up to 50% off mattresses -
- Aspinal of London, up to 50% off full-priced items -
- Shark Flexstytle, £199.99 (was £269.99) -
- 3 Months FREE TV and Broadband -
- Shark Deluxe IZ202UKTDB Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, £169.99 (was £279.99) -
- Sky Broadband, from £36/month -
- Grey Oodie Hooded Blanket, £32.50 (was £65) -
- Audible, 99p/month for 3 months -
- Beauty Pie Membership, 60 days FREE -
- Luxury Heated Throw, £59.99 (was £69.99) -
Read More:
- When is Black Friday?
- Best Black Friday deals
- Check out Sun Voucher codes for more discounts
Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Maker, £149.99 (was £199.99)
Ice cream, gelato, milkshakes, smoothies: the can do them all.
In Ninja's Black Friday sale, it's now £149.99 making it £50 cheaper than normal and a great time to invest.
It's armed with 7 pre-set programmes: all you'll need to do is freeze the ingredients in advance and it'll do the rest off the hard work for you.
Amazon has launched early-bird deals on Samsung, Ninja, Shark & more
- 9L Dual Air Fryer,
£169.99£99.99 - - Nespresso Coffee Machine Barista Bundle,
£199.99£99 - - Shark Lift-Away Corded Upright,
£199.99£129 - - Henry Xtra Bagged Cylinder Vacuum,
£179.99£129 - - Fire TV 43-inch 4-series 4K UHD smart TV, £429.99 £279.99 -
- Ninja Air Fryer PRO 4.7L,
£129.99£89.99 - - Vax Air Stretch Pet Max Vacuum Cleaner,
£119.99£80 - - Yoton Y3 Mini Projector,
£69.99£43.99 - - Echo Dot (5th generation) 2 pack with Philips Hue Smart Bulb,
£123.97£48.98 - - Samsung Galaxy Tab A9,
£169£104.99 -
- 9L Dual Air Fryer,
Nespresso Liberty Vertuo Next Coffee Machine slashed to £99.99 at John Lewis
Credit: John Lewis Nespresso Liberty Vertuo Next CoffeeMachine, £99.99 (was £200)
The is a fantastic find if you're looking to make espressos, iced coffees and more from the comfort of your own home.
The £100 discount is a decent saving and you can claim an extra 50 pods for free too.
The is an ideal Black Friday buy for anyone looking for a Christmas gift or a treat for themselves for less, but we don't imagine it will be around for long at this price.
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Simba Black Friday early deals you don't want to miss!
Credit: Simba has officially launched its Black November giveaway, treating customers to free Hybrid , and worth up to £836 with selected mattresses.
Here are some of the amazing giveaways on offer:
- The Simba Earth Apex Mattress, from £1,299 (with free items worth up to £836) -
- The Simba Hybrid Original Mattress, from £599 (with free items worth up to £387) -
- The Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress, from £799 (with free items worth up to £646) -
£700 off a 4K HDR Smart TV
Currys shoppers can save a staggering £700 off the impressive , which is now £1,199, reduced from £1,899!
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Powered by the a9 AI processor, it enhances both picture and sound, making everything you watch look and sound incredible.
