Black Friday 2024 live: Top Cyber Monday UK deals on earbuds, fitness trackers, Simba mattresses 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 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.
This little-known railcard deal could save you £167 on train travel
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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.
When does the John Lewis Black Friday sale end?
The John Lewis Black Friday sale typically ends on Cyber Monday. This year, it falls on Monday 2 December - and it will be your final chance to score a saving. Whether you’re shopping beauty or tech, John Lewis is home to practically everything on your wishlist.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat rouge 540 eau de parfum, 70ml: Was £239.50, now £208.25, Johnlewis.com
Baccarat rouge is about as luxurious as a perfume can get, so to find this 15 per cent saving – courtesy of John Lewis – is well worth paying attention to. Its notes include florals, amber and cedar and it’s an excellent pick for the colder months with its complex, musky aroma.
Oura gen3 horizon smart ring: Was £299, now £249, Johnlewis.com
“If you’re looking for a sleep tracker, activity tracker or just want to know as much as you can about your body, then the gen 3 Oura ring will tick a lot of your boxes, in one tiny package,” Kat said in her review of the fitness device. Right now, you can save £50, thanks to John Lewis.
Clean up with this Shark cordless vacuum deal
It might be a boring purchase, but Black Friday is prime time to invest in a new cordless vacuum. With top-rated models from Shark discounted in the sales, Lois has been busy rounding up the best savings.
Shark stratos anti-hair-wrap plus pet pro cordless vacuum: Was £448.99, now £199, Appliancesdirect.co.uk
You can secure a discount on our favourite tried-and-tested cordless vacuum. Our tester was delighted by the power and ease of use, saying: “If having a clean home fills you with joy, the Shark stratos will make you euphoric. The suction power on carpet and hard floors is a dream. It’s constantly working out what power levels you need to pick up the most mess. All you have to do is steer.”
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You can save more than a £1,000 on an Apple MacBook
If you’re looking to upgrade your laptop, the Black Friday sales are the time to do it. True to form, tech writer Alex has handpicked the best laptop deals - including a mega deal on an Apple MacBook.
Apple MacBook Pro M2 Pro, 2021: Was £2,443, now £1,329.97, Laptopsdirect.co.uk
If you’re hunting down a new MacBook, the MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro chip has been discounted by over £1,000 at Laptops Direct. While fairly old now, the M1 Pro laptops still outdo the newer M3 chip in terms of performance, so will work wonders on RAM and GPU-intensive tasks.
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Gamers, don’t miss this deal on the PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 is at an all-time low price for Black Friday, so now’s the time to buy before Christmas. Trust me, the gamer in your life will be delighted.
PlayStation 5 (disc edition): Was £479.99, now £399, Amazon.co.uk
In tech writer Steve’s PS5 review, he said the console “boasts lightning-fast load times, next-generation visuals and immersive, haptic feedback. Sony’s behemoth has cemented itself as this generation’s must-have home console.”
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Looking for a Dyson airwrap deal?
Allow me to let you in on a secret, the Dyson airwrap is currently at one of its lowest prices ever thanks to Brand Alley - but I don’t think it will stay in stock for long. Helping you create super sleek looks using the smoothing dryer, curly styles with the barrel and a volumious bouncy look thanks to the brush, there are endless styling options (there’s a reason why it’s such a cult buy).
Dyson airwrap origin styler, refurbished: Was £339.99, now £249, Brandalleyco.uk
The OG airwrap featured in our review of the best hot brushes, with our writer commenting on the “plethora of attachments to pick from”, with the original barrel creating a “soft, voluminous, light curl”. Above all, our reviewer was impressed that they were able to achieve a “bouncy blow-dry look” in just 15 minutes.
While the latest version of the airwrap will set you back nearly £500, you can now get this copper and nickel iteration for just £249 thanks to this BrandAlley deal on a refurbished model. The retailer is offering 27 per cent off for Black Friday plus free delivery – it’s one of the lowest prices I’ve ever seen on the tool, so snap it up fast.
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