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Black Friday 2024 live: Latest UK offers from John Lewis, Jo Malone, Apple and more
There are Black Friday weekend sales on Apple MacBooks, Amazon tech, Pandora jewellery, Boots perfumes and more
Calling all deal hunters: Black Friday weekend is officially underway – and there are three more days to shop huge discounts at the likes of Amazon, Currys, Boots, Argos, John Lewis and more. It’s here where you’ll find the latest discounts and deals – as well as our expert shopping tips.
Whether you’re after beauty products, a high-spec laptop, a new mattress or an upgraded TV, Black Friday is second to none when it comes to the sheer number of deals available. To help you save on your next purchase, the IndyBest team of shopping experts will be here all weekend, working around the clock to bring you the best discounts on our tried and tested favourites.
Having covered Black Friday for years, we are well-versed in spotting a good deal from a dud – and we’d only ever recommend you buy something if it comes tried and tested or from a brand or retailer we trust. Without further ado, let’s go shopping!
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Games, you can save 24% on the Meta Quest 3 headset
Big news in the tech industry this year, Meta released its much-teased Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset, with hefty improvements made to the Meta Quest 2‘s successor. Now, you can save on the headset thanks to Amazon’s Black Friday sale.
Meta Quest 3 512GB: Was £619.99, now £468.48, Amazon.co.uk
With the launch of the cheaper Meta Quest 3S for £290, Meta has repriced the existing Meta Quest 3 to make its original (and still best) VR headset more enticing. The 512GB model is the most storage you can get and has come down from £619.99 to £469. It features more sophisticated lenses than those found in the budget Meta Quest 3S, so visuals look a little sharper, and it’s slimmer too. In my Meta Quest 3 review, I called it “the VR headset to beat”.
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Save 30% on this Molton Brown gift set
Molton Brown is the perfect brand to spoil a loved one with this Christmas - and trust me, this gift set in Lookfantastic’s Black Friday sale won’t disappoint.
Molton Brown stocking filler gift set: Was £42, now £29.40, Lookfantastic.com
Earn extra Santa points by popping this gift set under the tree. Reduced by 30 per cent, inside the festive red box are 10 50ml bottles of bath and shower gel in a selection of Molton Brown scent offerings. Perfect for trialling something new or simply being spoilt for choice, fragrances include neon amber, fiery pink pepper, flora luminary, heavenly gingerly and infusing eucalyptus.
My favourite Maybelline mascara just £6.49
Maybelline New York lash sensational sky high mascara is one of my favourite budget beauty buys (there’s a reason why it went viral on TikTok viral). It’s also earned a permanent spot in assistant eCommerce editor’s Sarah’s make-up bag. Find out why in her full review.
Maybelline New York lash sensational sky high mascara: Was £12.99, now £6.49, Amazon.co.uk
Maybelline’s New York sensational sky high mascara boasts a uniquely designed brush that’s long, thin and densely packed with tiny little plastic bristles. This makes it ideal for getting to hard-to-reach areas and easy to manoeuvre from all angles with minimal mess. In Sarah’s in-depth review of the mascara, she raved about the tiny bristles that line the wand, which she found “helped comb through each and every lash – yes, even those pesky ones right in the corner”. You can pick it up for nearly half price right now.
Has Deliveroo got Black Friday offers?
This year, Deliveroo doesn’t have Black Friday offers on food. Instead, you can save up to 80 per cent on everything from electricals to beauty.
There’s deals in viral brands like Olaplex and Garnier, as well as money off Boots’ skincare, portable speakers and power banks from Maplin and B&Q DIY essentials. Why not order a takeaway and save on your next beauty or home improvements haul at the same time?
Save a rare £50 on a Apple Watch series 9
Apple deals are rare - until Black Friday that is. As for the 2024 event, there are deals to be had on iPhones, MacBooks, Airpods and plenty more. But if it’s a watch you’re after, I’ve got just the deal.
Apple Watch Series 9, GPS, 41mm: Was £349, now £299, Argos.co.uk
Released late last year, the Apple Watch series 9 might not be the latest smartwatch in Apple’s repertoire, but our resident tech experts attest it’s still a very good smartwatch. Featuring an always-on display and the brightest screen on any Apple Watch ever, it’s the new S9 processor that makes the Apple Watch stand out. With a £50 saving, this is well worth picking up if you’re in the market for a new smartwatch.
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Is Black Friday today?
Yes! Black Friday 2024 kicks off today (29 November), with deals dropping from now until Monday 2 December, otherwise known as Cyber Monday.
Whatever is on your wishlist – be it a Ninja air fryer, Shark cordless vacuum, Simba mattress, Lego set, Charlotte Tilbury products or new Apple AirPods – all the biggest brands and retailers have reduced the price of popular products. And the IndyBest team and I are tracking all of the best deals across the board, including at Boots, Argos, Amazon and Currys.
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Carphone Warehouse has a deal on the new Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Looking to upgrade your phone this Black Friday? Carphone Warehouse has dropped a bunch of impressive deals on Apple, Samsung and Google models.
iPhone 16 Pro with 500GB: £38.99 per month, £129 up front, Carphonewarehouse.com
Tech writer Steve has spotted a stellar deal on the new iPhone 16 Pro at iD Mobile. The 500GB plan costs £38.99 per month and £129 up front, and includes a Belkin wireless charger worth £69. Over the course of the 24-month plan (mid-contract price bumps not included), you’ll pay a total of £1,142. The device portion of that is £999, which means you’ll be paying just £5.99 per month for your 500GB of data – that’s excellent value.
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The Lululemon Black Friday sale has landed
Lululemon is the brand that makes athleisure-wear to take you from the yoga mat to brunch, and even on to dinner. Known for its flattering leggings, second-skin tops and comfortable coats, the brand’s Black Friday sale sees you save up to 30 per cent on its cult pieces.
Lululemon align high-rise pant, sakura pink: Was £88, now £69, Lululemon.co.uk
Lululemon’s align leggings are the ultimate studio-to-socialising choice. This pair earned a spot in our round-up of the best yoga leggings, in which our tester said: “These leggings wick sweat perfectly, so you don’t need to shower straight after class – keep these on while you grab a coffee or do brunch.” Right now, you can save more than £20 on the sakura pink style.
Black Friday deals on flights and travel
Whether you’re craving winter sun or a Christmas city break, get prepared to tick off your travel bucket list by bagging a bargain on short- and long-haul journeys in the Black Friday sales.
The Black Friday weekend is the ideal opportunity to score discounts on hotel stays, flights and all-inclusive package holidays – and this year is no different. Budget travellers can save hundreds on their next trip with huge travel deals from providers such as British Airways, National Rail, Jet2holidays and Royal Caribbean live now.
I’ve already seen big reductions from the likes of Tui, Sandals and easyJet on package holiday deals, with up to £300 off selected summer trips, city breaks and winter sun getaways from the popular getaway hosts. To help narrow down your search, travel writer Natalie has rounded up the best Black Friday travel deals below:
Black Friday travel deals 2024
Here’s where to shop the best Black Friday 2024 travel deals – with serious savings on flights, hotels and cruises
How to get free food in Just Eats Black Friday event
Fancy a takeaway this evening? You’re in luck, as you can enjoy free items in Just Eat’s Black Friday event. Shoppers can take advantage of the offer whe ordering from the likes of McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, Popeyes, Papa Johns and Pizza Express until Monday 2 December.
The offer means you can get a free food item when they order from a participating restaurant. Just Eat said: “Those craving a freebie in the morning can tuck into a free Hash Brown from McDonald’s, any juice from Joe & The Juice or a pastry of choice from Caffè Nero.
“Meanwhile, throughout the day food-lovers can enjoy a free KFC Regular Popcorn Chicken, Six McNuggets from McDonald’s, or Dough Balls from PizzaExpress.”