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Daisy LesterSenior shopping writer Thursday 27 November 2025 06:50 GMT
I've found the latest deals across beauty, tech, home and more (The Independent )With one more sleep until Black Friday 2025 officially kicks off, the discounts are getting bigger and better. Amazon’s Black Friday week is live, and Currys, John Lewis and Argos have all launched early savings. Brands, including Charlotte Tilbury, Nintendo, Dyson and Ninja are also getting in on the action.
As The Independent’s senior shopping writer, I’ve been covering the Black Friday sales for half a decade, so I know the difference between a good deal and a dud. Standouts so far include the AirPods Pro 2 at their lowest price of the year, up to 30 per cent off Pandora charms, a rare saving on the Nintendo Switch 2 console at Argos, £80 off our top-rated Duux bora dehumidifier at Amazon, and a huge saving on Charlotte Tilbury’s pillow talk gift set, which works out far cheaper than buying the products individually.
Before you get carried away, make a quick list of what you actually need – it makes doing your research a lot easier. Our guides only include tried and tested products that you can trust, while our consumer team have practical advice on getting value out of the sales. So, without further ado, grab a cuppa, sit back and have a nice scroll – let’s go hunting for deals.
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Lap up this Black Friday laptop deal as the Asus Vivobook 14 drops below £500
Not everyone has the want, need or money for an Apple MacBook – and the Asus Vivobook is evidence that it’s not always the best option. Especially now that it’s £129 off.
Asus Vivobook 14: Was £579, now £449.99, Johnlewis.com
(Asus)Dubbed the best laptop for students in our tech critic Steve Hogarty’s guide, this £129 discount from John Lewis is perfect for school and uni-goers clinging to the last days of their hand-me-down screens. Plus, even if you’re not in the throes of academia, Steve argued this is one of the best laptops going, period. And all thanks to its speedy Intel Core Ultra processor and long-lasting battery.
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Black Friday laptop sales are live, and these are the only deals worth buying
The annual sale is on the horizon – here’s how to get the jump on top laptop dealsLucy Smith27 November 2025 06:50When does Pandora's Black Friday sale end?
After she was given an exclusive look at Pandora’s Black Friday offering for 2025 senior writer Daisy Lester garnered all the important details for the jewellery event of the season.
Accessory devotees will be able to enjoy “up to 30 per cent off selected jewellery pieces from Sunday 23 November to Monday 1 December (Cyber Monday),” she revealed.
As for her favourite pieces to shop...
Pandora’s polished wave ring: Was £35, now £28, Pandora.net
(Pandora )The petite band on this Pandora ring makes it a minimalist piece, while the wave details makes for a subtle statement. Comprised of 14 carat gold, it’s ideal for stacking with other jewellery favourites or styling solo for a more pared back look.
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Pandora’s Black Friday sale has begun – these are the best deals on charms and more
The jewellery brand already has offers on necklaces, rings and more Lucy Smith27 November 2025 06:45When will H&M's Black Friday sale begin?
While H&M’s Black Friday landing page would lead you to believe its Black Friday sale and will be commencing on 28 November, it would appear the discounts have already begun.
By clicking on the site stripe at the top of the page – where the retailer promotes its 20 per cent Black Friday reduction plus free delivery – you’ll be directed to either womenswear, menswear, kidswear or homeware. Here, eagle-eyed shoppers will be able to spot that heaps of the brand’s products are now 20 per cent off, from party outfits to winter coats.
While the jury’s out as to whether H&M will host discounts exceeding 20 per cent on the day itself, I’ve spotted new season pieces in the current spread. In short? I wouldn’t hang if you’re hoping to snag a winter must-have.
Lucy Smith27 November 2025 06:40These are the PS5 games in the Black Friday deals
Whether you’re more of a Call of Duty fan or one for Gran Turismo, you’re in luck, because all the best games are seeing reductions for Black Friday 2025.
'EA Sports FC 26': Was £69.99, now £37.99, Amazon.co.uk
(Amazon)Specifically, football crazed gamers can now grab the latest iteration of EA’s famed FC series. With more responsive dribbling, better AI positioning and more engaging movement, this game a must-own for footie lovers. Thanks to Amazon’s Black Friday sale, you can take home the PS5 edition for just £37.99, which saves more than £30.
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The PS5 is now at its lowest-ever price for Black Friday
The PS5 Slim, PS5 Pro and PlayStation Portal are at their lowest price this week for Black FridayLucy Smith27 November 2025 06:35Does Apple do Black Friday?
While Apple doesn’t discount devices or accessories on its own website, there are perks to buying via the brand itself. When buying certain items between 28 November and 1 December, Apple customers will be able to secure a gift card worth up to £200 towards their next Apple purchase.
Of course, Apple’s website isn’t the only place where you can buy a laptop, iPad, iPhone or AirTag. On the contrary, there are plenty of retailers that stock the tech giant, such as John Lewis, Currys, Argos and Amazon. It’s likely that these third-party stores will discount the brand’s devices, and I’ve already spotted discounts on MacBooks and the Airpods Pro 2 that warrant a gander.
For all the important details, IndyBest’s senior tech critic Alex Lee has rounded-up the best deals, plus the gift card tier system for Apple’s own promotion.
I’ve found cheap Apple Black Friday deals on MacBooks, AirPods and more
You can already save on everything from iPhones to MacBooks in the Black Friday sales Lucy Smith27 November 2025 06:30When do the Black Friday sales start?
The one day countdown to Black Friday 2025 is officially on with less than 18 hours until the sales bonanza kicks off. For most brands, their best deals will launch at 00:01 tomorrow, 28 November – or tonight, depending on how you look at it.
That said, there are plenty of discounts live already and our team of expert reviewers has already tracked a plethora of reductions across iPhones, Pandora jewellery, iPads, mattresses, sofas and much, much more. Would you believe it, lots of these deals began as far back as October.
Traditionally, the Black Friday sales extend through from to the following Monday – commonly known as Cyber Monday – which falls on 1 December this year.
I’ve sifted through hundreds of Black Friday deals, these are the ones worth shopping
Our consumer experts round up top offers and provide their shopping tips Lucy Smith27 November 2025 06:18Le Creuset has taken 40% off its best-selling cast iron cookware
For the home proud among us, owning a Le Creuset cast-iron casserole dish is likely a life goal. These hardy vessels are versatile enough for stews, roasts, soups and more – but they don’t come cheap. Thankfully, these home staples are often included in the Black Friday deals, and this year the brand has discounted its gorgeous juniper colourway.
Le Creuset cast iron classic round casserole with stainless steel knob, 26cm: Was £355, now £213, Lecreuset.co.uk
(Le Creuset)With this offer on the table, I’m sure plenty of home cooks will have jumped at the chance to secure a Le Creuset Dutch ovens for less. And who can blame them, given how these heirloom pieces seem to last through generations of foodies. The 4.2L size earned a spot in kitchenware expert Rachel Penn's guide to the best casserole dishes, where she concluded: "This is the market leader in high-end kitchenware because there’s very little you can’t do with one of its dishes." Here, the 3.3L dish is on offer with a generous £114 off.
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I’ve sifted through hundreds of Black Friday deals, these are the ones worth shopping
Our consumer experts round up top offers and provide their shopping tips Lucy Smith27 November 2025 06:00When does Amazon Black Friday start?
Amazon kicked off its Black Friday sale early this year, with the first discounts launching last week on 20 November.
There are still plenty of offers to be had from the retail conglomerate and, in fact, the best is yet to come with Black Friday now less than 24 hours away.
While Amazon has described its promotion as ‘Black Friday week’, the deals will in fact span until 1 December – also known as Cyber Monday – which would make the event a two week affair.
The online sales platform has promised savings of “up to 40% with epic deals on this seasons' must-have items.” If the current reductions are anything to go by, that means we can expect discounts on vacuums, air fryers, Oura rings and more. Happy shopping.
Lucy Smith27 November 2025 04:00The best Black Friday deals on the Nintendo Switch 2 are bundles – with up to £50 off
While the Nintendo Switch is reduced by just £10 on its own (Argos.co.uk), it’s possible to save more on the console by bundling in some games and accessories.
Nintendo Switch 2 with ‘Mario Kart World’ and ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’: Was £489, now £439, Very.co.uk
(Very)There aren’t an abundance of Switch 2 exclusive games to choose from, but if you’re keen to try the ones there are, why not purchase a Switch 2 alongside two of them. Very currently has a lucrative bundle deal of this very nature, and you’ll get Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza for just £22 each, which works out as 50 per cent off the two games. What’s more, both of them landed a spot on gaming correspondent Jake Brigstock’s list of the best Switch 2 games.
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Nintendo Switch 2 discounted for the first time for Black Friday
Argos, Currys and Very have kicked off their Black Friday sales, and I’m rounding up the best Switch 2 dealsLucy Smith27 November 2025 02:00This retailer is offering 53% off the Dyson airstrait
If you’re always short on time and can’t manage to blow dry and straighten your hair before work, the Dyson airstrait could be the solution to your woes. Promising to take hair from wet to dry in one nifty air and ceramic-powered device, it’s no surprise this tool took the internet by storm. The only downside? It costs £400 at full price, unless you know where to look.
Dyson airstrait hair straighteners, blue/copper, refurbished: Was £399.99, now £189.99, Ebay.com
(Dyson)When global eCommerce editor Eva Waite-Taylor covered the airstrait ahead of its launch in 2023, she told readers, “The results were great. We’d liken it to the way our hair looks after a hairdresser blowdries into a straight style. It also somehow made our thick, weighty locks feel light and healthy.”
As for the savings on offer, you’ll benefit from a whopping £210 discount by buying refurbished. Plus, because Dyson itself promises that its Ebay renewed devices are “meticulously inspected, fully serviced and tested,” you don’t need to fret about the device’s origins.
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