Black Friday 2024 live: Top Cyber Monday UK deals on gaming chairs, Ninja air fryers, YSL perfume and more
Our shopping experts' top Cyber Monday deals today on the last day of Black Friday. from PS5 and Adidas to Currys and Asos
Calling all bargain hunters: it’s your very last chance to save in the Black Friday sale. It’s Cyber Monday, and when the clock strikes midnight, the likes of Amazon, Currys, Pandora, Boots, Argos, John Lewis and more will pull their discounts off their shelves. If you’re doing some last-minute shopping, 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 and Cyber Monday are 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 are here all Cyber Monday long, working around the clock to bring you the best discounts on our tried and tested favourites.
Having covered Black Friday and Cyber Monday 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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This Nespresso coffee machine is nearly half price
If you’re the type of person that can’t function without caffeine first thing in the morning, an at-home coffee machine is the perfect investment. The vertuo pop is Nespresso’s most affordable coffee machine – and, naturally, it’s been tried and tested by the team at IndyBest. Spoiler alert: Lauren loved it.
Nespresso vertuo pop coffee pod machine: Was £99.99, now £54, Amazon.co.uk
Now, Amazon has slashed the price of the machine by nearly 50 per cent. Receiving a glowing five-star review, she praised the “small but mighty” machine that will slot seamlessly into most people’s kitchen countertops. “Weighing in at just 3.5kg, if you have a large cupboard and won’t be using the machine every day, it’s also incredibly easy to store away until you need it,” she added.
Here’s how to get free food on Just Eat this Black Friday
If you’re gearing up for a Sunday night take away (there’s no better way to beat the scaries), Just Eat’s Black Friday offering means you can claim free food from reasturants including McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, Popeyes, Papa Johns and Pizza Express.
The deal lasts for four days - from Friday 29 November to Monday 2 December. 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.” What are you waiting for?
Our tech expert has found a deal on the Meta Quest 3
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. If you’re in the market for an immersive gaming experience, Alex has found a mega saving.
Meta Quest 3 512GB: Was £619.99, now £468.48, Amazon.co.uk
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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Will there be more deals on Cyber Monday?
The idea of Cyber Monday came about back when online shopping was a novelty and retailers were keen to promote their newly launched online stores. With most of us shopping online these days, however, Cyber Monday isn’t as big a deal any more. Some retailers (particularly tech retailers) still host Cyber Monday sales, but most tend to ignore it and instead carry on running their Black Friday deals.
Typically, the best deals on tech and home appliances can be found on Black Friday, while Cyber Monday sees bigger savings across beauty, fashion and toys – so, this is worth bearing in mind when ticking off your pre-Christmas shopping list.
Don’t miss this deal on the Hotel Chocolat velvetiser
Now that it’s hot chocolate season, it’s the perfect time to invest in Hotel Chocolat’s velvetiser. With this deal at Amazon, you can save £20 when you buy the hot chocolate making machine.
Hotel Chocolat velvetiser starter kit: Was £109.95, now £89.95, Amazon.co.uk
Similar to a milk frother, the Hotel Chocolate velvetier beats and whisks the milk and chocolate powder together, to create a silky-smooth mixture with a frothy top. When reviewing the Hotel Chocolat velvetiser, our writer said: “It takes two and a half minutes to make a Willy Wonka-worthy hot chocolate”, adding that the finished result was “rich and frothy and felt really luxurious”. Surely the perfect antidote to this snowy spell?
This secret railcard deal could save you £167 on train travel
As any frequent traveller will know, train prices have never been more expensive. Luckily there are several ways to make train and coach fares a little cheaper, with a railcard almost essential now.
A discounted railcard is a non-negotiable this Black Friday (ie the biggest sales event of the year) – reducing the cost of train travel all year round. A digital railcard can save you up to a third off eligible train journeys over the year, equating to an average of £167.
Travel writer Amelia is on hand with the best Black Friday railcard deal, as well as other ways to help make your overland travel a little more cost-effective going forward - make sure to bookmark for your next journey.
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Save on Le Creuset casserole dishes in the Black Friday sales
French brand Le Creuset’s cast iron casserole dish has taken on family-heirloom status in many people’s homes, but cookware like this doesn’t come cheap.
If you missed out in its warehouse sample sale earlier this month (the queues were so long that the police were called), then don’t miss this Amazon deal in the Black Friday sales.
Le Creuset enamelled cast iron round casserole dish: Was £275, now £191.25, Amazon.co.uk
Discounted by nearly 30 per cent in Amazon’s early Black Friday sale, the dish is suitable for one-pot meals and can be used on any cooking surface. In their review, Rachael said: “It was perfect for making slow-roasted dishes such as casseroles, but we also whipped up a loaf of bread, which cooked evenly and with a nice, crispy crust.” Available in a number of colourways, the cerise shade currently has the lowest price point.
Best beauty advent calendar Black Friday deals
‘Tis the season for beauty advent calendars. If you’ve been patiently waiting for the calendar on your wishlist to go into the sales, you’re in luck. From Molton Brown and Clarins to Charlotte Tilbury and Epsa, the biggest beauty calendars that aren’t already sold out, are currently on sale. Better yet, by the time they arrive, you can open multiple doors at once.
Charlotte Tilbury beauty advent calendar: Was £170, now £119, Charlottetilbury.com
Anything from Charlotte Tilbury always feels luxurious. The brand’s beauty chest has a jewel-handled drawer unveiling a Charlotte Tilbury bestseller. From a full-size pinkgasm beauty light wand, pillow talk lipstick and magic lip oil elixir, to a travel-size airbrush flawless setting spray, pillow talk mascara and pillow talk eyeliner, it’s a whistlestop tour through the brand’s most cult products. Fans of Charlotte Tilbury’s eponymous brand won’t be disappointed, and now you can save 30 per cent.
Espa wellbeing advent calendar: Was £175, now £117, Espaskincare.com
Bringing the spa into your home this Christmas, our review noted that “you’re spoilt for choice”. “We were impressed by the wide variety and generous sizes of the 25 spa-style products, encompassing skincare, body care, haircare, and home fragrance options,” added our writer. Highlights include the overnight hydration therapy, muscle relief balm and winter spice mini candle.
A sizzling saving on a Ninja air fryer
An air fryer has changed my life in the kitchen. Whether rustling up crispy chips, frying halloumi or cooking perfectly tender chicken, these do-it-all appliances are a lazy chef’s dream. Now, you can save on a top-rated Ninja model in the Black Friday sales.
Ninja foodi max dual zone AF400UK air fryer: £229, now £149, Ao.com
IndyBest reviewer Lauren labelled this the top dual model in her guide to the best air fryers on the market. “Chicken, chips and chopped-up veg cooked much faster and ended up a lot tastier and crispier compared to when cooking in other air fryer models,” Lauren wrote. “It has six settings, so it can roast, air fry, bake, crisp, reheat and dehydrate all in one device, and you can set each drawer to do a different thing – very handy when cooking a whole meal.”
Looking for extra savings? AO members can save an extra £10 on the price, but you do have to pay £39.99 a year to become a member, which means this extra offer is only worth it if you already use the service or shop regularly at AO. Membership includes free delivery, member discounts and deals, and 100-day returns..
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You can get a complimentary gift in Jo Malone’s Black Friday event
Jo Malone rarely goes into the sales. But for 2024, the classic perfume and candle brand has an enticing offer.
Helping you to make a start on Christmas gifting (or to simply treat yourself), Jo Malone is offering a complimentary full-sized body and hand wash when you spend £130. Plus an orange bitters travel candle and limited edition stocking when you spend £190. All you have to do is enter the code “MERRY” at checkout.
I’m planning on purchasing the cypress and grapevine cologne (£160, Jomalone.co.uk) for my partner and the pine and eucalyptus (£56, Jomalone.co.uk) for my mother.