Black Friday deals worth having, Christmas gifts and sale dates, and keeping festive spending under control.
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Black Friday is 27 November, but Currys, AO, Boots and Argos have already started. Here are the confirmed start and end dates, and the big names that still haven't said.
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A 6ft artificial tree costs from £20 at Dunelm and B&Q, and M&S's pre-lit trees start at £30. We've compared 16 trees across the three, whether pre-lit is worth it, and how artificial stacks up against real.
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B&Q's 1,500-bulb set works out at £2.33 per 100 lights, against £7 for M&S's 100-bulb battery set. We've compared string lights at all three, and a mains LED set costs well under £1 to run for the season.
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All three big consoles cost more than they did a year ago, with the Xbox Series X up £170. We've compared console prices, subscriptions, games and where retailers are cheaper.
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The same toy can cost £25 less depending on where you buy it. We've compared the big toy sellers on price, price promises, delivery and Christmas returns.
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This year's beauty advent calendars range from £75 to £285, and claim to be worth anything from twice to six times their price. We've compared six on price, full sizes and perks using the retailers' own pages.
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Banks say losses to ticket scams are still rising, and most start on social media with a request for a bank transfer. Here's how to spot a fake seller before you book.
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Santander says losses to pet scams rose about 400% in early 2026, with fake adverts for animals that don't exist. Here's how to check a seller before you pay a penny.
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Fake delivery texts are the UK's most widely seen scam, and Christmas shopping makes them easy to fall for. Here are the signs, how to check a parcel, and what to do if you've paid.
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The High Court has ruled in the CMA's case against Emma Sleep over "was" prices. Here's what counts as a fake discount, and the little-known rights that let you unwind a purchase or claim part of the price back.
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Waitrose and Morrisons have already opened Christmas slots and Tesco follows on 3 November. Here are the dates, minimum spends and delivery pass costs.
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Cyber Monday falls on 30 November this year. Here's what usually changes between Friday and Monday, and when to buy.
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