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Black Friday 2026

Explainer How to spot genuine Black Friday deals and avoid scams

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39 retro UK shops that have closed which we wish would come back to the high street.

39 closed UK shops that we miss - from Woolworths to the Disney Store

Joybuy is JD.com's new online retail business in Europe

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UK shopper footfall fell sharply in October, with traditional high streets suffering the biggest decline.

Shoppers stay away as UK high streets suffer slump

Dean Mayhew, left, got his unusual Clubcard tattoo in July 2022 after months of considering the idea. He’s here with tattoo artist Dan Rossetter

Tesco tattoo dad says supermarket is too expensive

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Andrew Evans discovered white eggs inside a premium Burford Brown carton bought at Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s shopper caught out by premium egg ‘carton con’

Tesco is rolling out a new artificial intelligence assistant

Tesco rolls out AI meal planning assistant

We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most

Shoppers signing up for a Nectar card can get a 25% discount on over 500 products at Sainsbury’s

Get £100 of top Sainsbury's staples for £75 in inflation-busting deal

The Christmas Shop at the John Lewis store in London's Oxford Street

John Lewis opens Christmas shops 13 weeks early

I’ve just found an Asda deal giving new customers £20 off their first £60 online shop

New Asda customers can save £20 on their first £60 grocery shop

Jane Hawkes

Consumer expert's 10 tips for second-hand September

Champneys 24 Days of Spa Glow Advent Calendar

Boots cuts prices on 2026 advent calendars

Jane Hawkes

How to track down a missing parcel after holiday
Returned from holiday to find your parcel missing? Here’s what to do and where you stand
Nick Owens

Kipling's Back to School collection has launched

Ad Feature Kipling launches durable back-to-school collection for 2026

Harvey Nichols in Leeds is housed within the Victoria Quarter, and I’ve loved it there since I was a teenager.

Harvey Nichols has been saved but I fear it has lost something special Rochelle Barrand

Beth Snow says buying supermarket gift cards through cashback apps before paying for her shopping helps her save around £100 a year.

The easy trick which helps a shopper save £100 a year on groceries

Jane Hawkes

Buy Now, Pay Later rules: top tips

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits deal includes a wide selection of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal is helping families save on summer meals

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits promotion includes a wide range of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal could make summer holidays easier

M&S has cut 20% off its school uniform range, with discounted prices on shirts, skirts, polos and jumpers ahead of the new term

M&S has 20% off school uniform sale - but it ends soon

Fossil’s Carlie watch is now available for under £100 on Amazon as part of a limited-time deal

Fossil watch under £100 on Amazon

Amazon’s shopping website rival Joybuy is launching a Summer Black Friday event

Summer Black Friday event launched by Amazon rival Joybuy

Salomon Quest Echo GTX walking boots

Best Outdoor Gear 2026: Top Running & Hiking Products Reviewed

The bladeless tower fan combines cooling features with a slim modern design

Bladeless tower fan drops into Amazon sale as warm weather approaches
Cooling products are beginning to climb shopping lists again as temperatures rise and households start preparing for summer
Rochelle Barrand

Younger consumers are paying almost twice as much as pensioners when buying snacks.

Ad Feature Gen Z hit hardest by corner shop convenience pricing

Richard Stein and Sally Lovell who have decided to put their home, Harbour Island, off the coast of Argyll, up for sale.

“We’re selling our magical 9.7 acre Scottish island for £1.25m”

M&S Sparks loyalty scheme: Changes announced plus birthday perk

M&S Sparks loyalty scheme: Changes announced plus birthday perk

Roses Are Red Cotton Shirt Dress

I've found the perfect Joe Browns outfit or spring/summer

People are turning to online communities for money-saving tips.

Money‑saving hacks include abandoning online baskets for discounts

Is Vinted down? Users reporting issues with second-hand selling platform

Is Vinted down? Users report issues with second-hand selling platform

Rubens at the Palace Hotel - a suberb five-star hotel in the heart of London

The Rubens at the Palace review: luxury London hotel stay

Boots Advantage Card: Loyalty card is changing and one perk is ending

The programme will empower early creators and members across the UK to help grow the platform and build communities.

Ad Feature WeShop launches programme to empower creators in the UK

Boots’ 2026 trends report, includes hydration supplements, skincare and haircare designed to support modern self-care routines

Boots reveals the six beauty and wellness trends set to shape 2026

The company's 'Shopping Starts Here' campaign celebrates their recent Nasdaq listing

Ad Feature WeShop launches new UK campaign to reward new and existing users

Olivia Dean wore a floral dress at The Brit Awards 2026.

Be inspired by Olivia Dean's red carpet style with floral dresses

Aldi named UK’s cheapest supermarket by Which?

Which? names UK’s cheapest supermarket

A pristine first edition hardback of JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

All we know about new flagship Harry Potter store opening this year

Morrisons will deliver a lavish meal for two to your door just in time for Valentine's night

Morrisons £15 Valentine’s dine in for two deal ends soon

A shopper carrying red sale bags marked with a bold percentage sign, symbolising seasonal discounts and bargain hunting

Free Top Buys email finds the best UK deals this February

'The decision from Pavers to once again seek permission to invest in the region is to be welcomed'. PIC: Gary Longbottom

Major shoe shop with more than 170 stores will close branch today

Spring/Summer 2026 fashion trends, including bold, bright colours. Photo by Adobe Stock.

The seven fashion trends we'll all be wearing during spring/summer

I found this Clarins skincare and it’s going straight into my basket - now 40% off

I found this Clarins skincare on sale in Debenhams

Which shops are open New Year’s Day 2026?

Nine major retailers that will open in the UK on New Year’s Day 2026

51 per cent of Brits are already sitting on £400 of unused items.

Sunday 4th January is the busiest day to sell unwanted Christmas gifts

All the UK shops and supermarkets which will be open and closed on Boxing Day 2025. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

All shops open and closed Boxing Day 2025: Next, M&S, Primark and more

Online safety is a 21st century priority - but do you REALLY need to spend money on a VPN service?

Why everyone is buying VPNs this Christmas

I rank Christmas 2025 supermarket adverts from best to worst - including Asda, Tesco and M&S Food

Ranking Christmas 2025 adverts from leading UK supermarkets

Marylebone High Street looked like a winter wonderland at night time

Enjoy a festive shopping and foodie trip in Marylebone Village, London

Shoppers have been warned about “bogus” Labubus after potentially “harmful toys” were seized from town centre shops

"Harmful toys” warning after “bogus goods” recovered from town centre

A poll of 2,000 adults found 83 per cent have tightened purse strings during the past 12 months.

Brits have cut back more than £1000 due to rising costs

Younger shoppers are more prone to impulse purchase regret.

Almost 4 in 10 people admit to Black Friday regret from impulse buys

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