Black Friday 2021 deals – live: Today’s best UK offers from Currys, Amazon and PLT

We have to say it’s tempting to only shop for oneself for Black Friday, but it’s a great opportunity to purchase Christmas presents at a reduced rate. My 1st Years has altered their sale to fit into the festive season perfectly, with up to 50 per cent off their best gifts for your little one! They also have 10 per cent off site-wide if you’re in need of something more practical like bodysuits or shoes.

My 1st Years personalised children’s laptop wooden toy: Was £35, now £17.50, My1styears.com

Known for its beautifully crafted toys that encourage imaginative play, My 1st Years is now offering 50 per cent off selected toys site-wide ahead of the Black Friday sales, like this wooden laptop, now just £17.50. A welcome break from actual screens, the “screen” here is a blackboard that can be filled with doodles and writing practice. Plus, if you’re in the market for a thoughtful gift, you can even personalise the lid with a name, too.

In need of more inspiration on what to gift the kids this year?

A lot of planning goes into a party look and make-up can be part of that. Go for a bold lipstick, long lashes or some dreamy eyeshadow and suddenly your exterior has evolved. Charlotte Tilbury is one of the brands that is keeping us waiting for now and has not yet announced their participation in Black Friday, but we’ll patiently wait if that means great deals are ahead of us.

The brand has few sales but its Black Friday one is rather impressive,with some of the best discounts in beauty and amazing stunts in 2020. Mystery boxes, half price, buy-one-get-one-free; its sale came in all shapes and sizes. Needless to say, we’ve already been browsing the website for our favourites and hope to see their light wonder foundation, one of our picks for best lightweight foundation. We foresee a splendid shopping spree:

Last year, Zara kept it short and sweet with a 48-hour sale that ended at 9pm on Black Friday. Zara sales are quite rare with only a few happening every year, but when Zara does have a sale, the retailer goes all out. For those two days, items were discounted for up to 40 per cent – allowing you to refresh your wardrobe for a bargain.

Zara has not yet announced any details on this year’s sale, but if it’s similar to last year we expect it to drop online Thursday 25 November and in-store on the morning of Black Friday itself. We recommend having a browse of the website beforehand and be ready to go for launch so you don’t miss out on scoring your favourite items.

As Zara sales are rare, make sure to refer back to our dedicated Black Friday guide for all the latest:

We don’t know about you, but we have been waiting for this one. And fortunately, it does not disappoint. The retailer just dropped its Black Friday discounts with up to 50 per cent off everything – and they really do mean everything from clothing and footwear to home and garden. If you haven’t started shopping the second you read this headline (we won’t blame you) and are still reading, here are some deals we recommend.

La Redoute recycled balloon sleeve jumper with crew neck: Was £40, now £22, Laredoute.co.uk

As it’s slowly starting to get to sweater-weather, this one will keep you cosy all winter. This cream knit jumper is a great basic, but gets some character from its oversized balloon sleeves. It’s reduced by a generous 45 per cent, meaning you can pick it up for just £22. And being such a versatile piece that can be worn in many ways, we’d say it’s worth every penny. The fact that it’s crafted from a recycled polyester blend gives it extra kudos from us.

La Redoute cotton mix V-neck shirt with short sleeves: Was £30, now £16.50, Laredoute.co.uk

At only £16.50, this cute top with oversized Peter Pan collar is a real bargain. It might be short-sleeved, but we love to see it layered under a knitted vest or N-neck jumper this winter. Made from 90 per cent cotton, it will be soft to touch and breathable all-year-round.

Usually it’s Oprah giving away the goods, but now it’s Hydrow’s turn! The talk show host’s favourite rowing machine has been reduced in price big time. Whether you want to stay in shape all year round or prepare for that new year’s resolution you’ll probably have and slack off again, if Oprah recommends it, we’re buying.

We reviewed the machine earlier this year and have to say, we’re just as obsessed with the rower as Oprah is. The machine is compact, making it perfect for an at-home gym and according to our reviewer, “everything can be housed within the rower’s body” so that even without a home gym you can easily locate it in a front room or bedroom instead. Our reviewer also praises the Hydrow rower for “how successfully the machine makes each stroke feel like you’re actually out on the water”.

Have a look at our pick of the best sport offers for this Black Friday for equipment, attire, aftercare and more:

From Amazon and Currys to Very and Tesco Mobile, the early Black Friday sales are well underway and there’s plenty to get excited about. Here’s what we’re filling our online baskets with.

Samsung Galaxy Z flip3: Was £34.99 per month, now £29.99 per month, Tescomobile.com

You can pay nothing up front and save a fiver a month on the super-compact and foldable Samsung Galaxy Z flip3 at Tesco Mobile right now. It has a clamshell design and a genuine folding screen that impressed our reviewer, who said that “Samsung’s focus on fashion with the Galaxy Z flip 3 is the most compelling argument for foldable phones we’ve seen so far, and one that’s easier for many people to use compared to the productivity-focused Z fold 3.”

Samsung 2.1 wireless sound bar with DTS virtual:X: Was £329, now £199, Currys.co.uk

Get the ultimate cinematic experience at home with Samsung’s adaptive sound technology, which the brand says optimises the sound to fit the kind of content you’re watching. It also comes with a 250W subwoofer with a bass boost mode and, because it’s wireless, you can place it anywhere in the room.

Samsung 2021 43 inch AU7100 UHD 4K HDR smart TV: Was £499, now £398, Very.co.uk

This entry-level Samsung TV comes equipped with the brand’s 4K upscaling technology and is powered by its “crystal” processor. The HDR10+ means that you should get bright and vivid colours – a great bonus for the small price tag – plus you can get your fix of Netflix, iPlayer and live TV all from the same hub. Buy before 16 November and you can also get a £100 discount on the Samsung A430 soundbar (£229, Very.co.uk) at checkout.

We’re a big fan of this game console, and with us many others! In our lockdown days, the Switch was connected to the TV for some fun on the big screen, but it’s also great for longer commutes now that travel is allowed again as it’s easily converted into an on-the-go handheld. The Switch is rarely discounted, so you really don’t want to let this one go by!

Nintendo Switch neon red/neon blue bundle with ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’: Was £329.98, now £298.99, Amazon.co.uk

Nine per cent off at Amazon right now makes this the lowest price we’ve seen for this bundle! It not only includes a console, contrasting joy-cons and the Switch dock in black, but also a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. With this bundle you’re all set to start playing right away, but if you want to spice it up a bit, check out our guide for the best Nintendo Switch games with something for every type of player.

We’re keeping an eye out for Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals so you don’t have to:

Calling all tech and gaming fans: Box has just launched it’s Black Friday sale. From TVs and laptops to gaming accessories and headsets, the retailer has delivered the goods. Here’s what we’re shopping:

Sony Bravia XR OLED XR65A80J 65in OLED 4K ultra HD HDR Google TV: Was £2,699, now £1,799, Box.co.uk

There’s an impressive £900 discount on this 65in Sony Bravia TV. It features the 4K OLED screen – which was launched in 2021 and is the current generation of Bravia set. Powered by Google’s smart TV tech and using Sony’s clever acoustic technology, this is really a cutting edge TV at a head-turning discount.

Razer blade 15 base 144Hz gaming laptop (Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Nvidia RTX 3070, 15.6in): Was £1,899.97, now £1,399.97, Box.co.uk

This fast gaming laptop delivers desktop-grade performance, and it just so happens that Box is offering a baffling £500 off the cheapest model and up to £200 off the more advanced ones. With a subtle, minimalist design it’s not just great for gaming, but an also double as a work-laptop for important business meetings.

Sit back and relax while we keep you posted on the best gaming offers, from consoles, headsets and more.

Looking to upgrade your phone? You’re in luck as Virgin Media is offering up the Apple iPhone 12 for just £43 a month with no upfront cost. You’ll get unlimited minutes, texts and data, as well as a pair of 2nd generation AirPods. Or, opt for 100GB of data, unlimited minutes and texts for £38 a month. “The iPhone 12 has a flat-edge design – same as the iPhone 12 pro, as well as the same 6.1in OLED screen, the same smaller notch for the sensors and the same Ceramic Shield glass protecting the display,” explained our technology critic in their review of Apple’s iPhone 12.

“Performance and specs-wise, the iPhone 12 is practically the same as the pro in every way bar one. It runs on that stellar A14 Bionic chip and has the same 16-core neural engine,” they added.

Check out more early Apple Black Friday offers in our round-up:

Just like last year, the hardware store Halfords has kicked off its Black Friday sale early this year with up to 30 per cent off products including electric bikes, electric scooters, dash cams and pressure washers.

Nilfisk core 125 bike and auto pressure washer: Was £150, now £99.99, Halfords.com

Ideal for bike and car cleaning, this compact pressure washer claims to handle basic tasks with ease. It removes grime and dirt with the 125 bar max pressure and powerful 1400W motor, and also comes with a range of accessories that make it easy to adjust the pressure of the water.

Raleigh felix+ crossbar electric hybrid bike: Was £2250, now £2025, Halfords.com

If you’re after an electric bike, you can save £250 on this premium hybrid bike right now that will take you from city commute to tough countryside terrain. Another model from Raleigh – its motus cross bar bike (£1899.99, Rutlandcycling.com) – earned the top spot in our round-up of the best electric bikes so you’re in safe hands.

Nextbase 320XR+ front and rear dash cam bundle: Was £169, now £129, Halfords.com

Enjoy all-round protection on the roads in full HD quality with this Nextbase dashcam, currently reduced by £40. Nice features include its wide viewing angle, free playback online and automatic recording when motion is detected, as well as a microSD card for up to two hours of footage.