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Just two per cent of Black Friday deals were at their cheapest price on the day of the sales event last year, according to a study by a consumer watchdog.

A Kenwood stand mixer with brilliant reviews has been discounted on Amazon for Black Friday. Originally £479.99, the appliance is now discounted by 55%, and costs just £217.49! The Kenwood kMix is mostly out of stock in blue from other retailers. However, John Lewis sells a red (£229.99) and cream version (£200), while Kenwood's remaining stock is priced between £229 and £239.99.

Amazon has beaten hundreds of retailers by dropping its 2023 Black Friday deal a week before the global November 24 date as popular products from Ninja, Samsung, Tefal, and Vax can be found for a fraction of the price. Including this Asus laptop users say is 'perfect for everyday needs', and it's now £230 cheaper.

OK! has put together a comprehensive guide to the shopping event with answers to common questions like when is Black Friday 2023? When it comes to makeup bag must-haves, there’s nothing better than a good lip balm, especially with the colder weather, low humidity and high winds leaving our lips feeling chapped and a little worse for wear. From keeping your lips smooth and hydrated to adding an extra sheen to your usual lippy, a good lip balm really is the ultimate multi-use product, and it seems even celebs know the power of the seemingly innocuous beauty staple.

Remember your first pair of Ugg boots? If you thought that this was a fashion trend destined to remain firmly in the 00s then think again. With celebs like Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez and Gigi Hadid all seen sporting them over the last year, Uggs are well and truly back for winter 2023. Ugg boots don't come cheap, however nowadays the high street is full of lookalike alternatives.

New Look customers are raving about a pair of sequin trousers that are 'perfect' for the festive period. The flattering wide-leg trousers, which have a design that will skirt over bloated tummies, have been praised for being comfortable, while remaining modest thanks to a hidden lining.

The first look at John Lewis's Christmas advert is a highlight of the festive season every year, and this year's is no exception. The 2023 John Lewis Christmas ad sees a young boy grow a mischievous Venus flytrap in place of a traditional Christmas tree with tenor Andrea Bocelli providing the rousing soundtrack. And if this has got you hankering for some new cosy clothes and festive knits, here's how you can buy one of the exact jumpers seen on screen – and for 20% off its usual price.

Although Black Friday is still two weeks away, several big name stores have already kickstarted their sales a little early, to help shoppers at home beat the rush ahead of Christmas. Among these is department store John Lewis, who have slashed the price on a number of products across the store, with huge discounts on everything from air fryers to vacuum cleaners, and even stand mixers to laptops.

Christmas is just around the corner and with three weeks to go until advent begins, retailers have reduced the cost of beauty calendars ahead of Black Friday.

Designer beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury is known for its high-ticket price makeup and skincare. Albeit desirable, the brand, which sells foundation, concealer, primer, mascara and skincare, is out of reach for many Brits in terms of budget.

It’s official, the countdown to Christmas is finally upon us, as department store John Lewis once again kept up their tradition of releasing a heartwarming advert to spread some much needed holiday cheer this festive season. This year, the joyful advert features a break from tradition, when a young boy called Alfie accidentally grows a Venus fly trap, called Snapper, rather than a Christmas tree to hang his holiday ornaments on.

John Lewis has defended the content of its new Christmas advert following criticism from some viewers on social media. The 2023 upbeat festive ad was shown for the first time today (Thursday, November 9) and follows the light-hearted story of a young boy whose grow-your-own Christmas tree turns out to be a mischievous Venus flytrap.

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Robbie Williams briefly ended his and Ayda Field's relationship before he was admitted to rehab in 2007. The pair opened up on the distressing phone call in Robbie's new, self-titled Netflix docu-series which was released on Wednesday (November 8).

Retailer John Lewis is well-known for its emotional and iconic Christmas adverts and it is something many people look forward to seeing every year to mark the official start of the Christmas period. They have brought us some of the most memorable Christmas adverts over the years, including Buster the Boxer, Man on the Moon, The Beginner and The Bear and the Hare.

John Lewis' eagerly anticipated Christmas advert has officially been unveiled - and some shoppers have had a bit of a mixed response.

John Lewis' Christmas advert this year is not just a visual treat, but also an auditory delight, thanks to the music provided by world-renowned opera artist Andrea Bocelli.The 65 year old tenor performs a song called Festa, which means celebration, written and produced specifically for the advert. Andrea, who hails from Pisa, Italy, expressed his joy at being part of the John Lewis advert, saying he was "delighted to take part in this wonderful and unique tradition of Christmas storytelling." But there's more to Andrea than his phenomenal career; despite being visually impaired since birth and becoming completely blind after a brain haemorrhage. The vocal star managed to complete a law degree at the University of Pisa while performing music gigs on the side.

Available today (November 9) via Decca, the new track ‘Festa’ is the latest to be featured in the annual advert by John Lewis – which has become a staple of the festive period in recent years.“I am delighted to take part in this wonderful and unique tradition of Christmas storytelling,” said Bocelli of his contribution. “It is very special for me given the great support this will bring to both the John Lewis and Andrea Bocelli foundations.

The voice behind this year's heartwarming John Lewis Christmas advert is none other than world-famous opera singer Andrea Bocelli.The 65 year old legend lends his vocals to the charming tale of Snappy the Venus flytrap, singing a joyful tune called Festa, which means celebration.This beautiful song, penned and produced by Le Feste Antonacci, will also be released as a charity single. Andrea shared his excitement about being part of this festive tradition and said: "I am delighted to take part in this wonderful and unique tradition of Christmas storytelling. It is very special for me given the great support this will bring to both the John Lewis and Andrea Bocelli foundations.

The John Lewis Christmas advert for 2023 has a heartwarming meaning behind its song with Italian lyrics. This year John Lewis has introduced us to a Venus flytrap named Snapper and is all about celebrating how Christmas traditions have changed and differ from home to home.To accompany the advert is the festive tune sung by opera legend Andrea Bocelli, which features the Italian phrase "La Vita e una festa", which means "Life is a celebration".

It's the most wonderful time of the year - and what better way to celebrate it than with the release of the annual Christmas adverts?

This year, John Lewis' Christmas advert centres around a young boy who wants to grow his own Christmas tree - but not everything is as it seems. The tree turns out to be a mischievous Venus flytrap which causes chaos for the family.

John Lewis' Christmas advert for 2023 has been revealed and you might not be crying at your TV screens this time over all the festive feels. The retail giants have become pretty famous for their annual festive film and this year's edition, as ever, has been kept very much under wraps.

This year's John Lewis Christmas advert comes with a big range of merchandise, including ‘Snapper, The Perfect Tree.' The department store's festive advert is an exciting sign for many TV watchers that the festive season has finally begun.

For more information and offers, check out OK!'s Black Friday 2023 guide here. If you didn't manage to get your hands on tickets to Taylor Swift's The Eras tour, at least you can copy the pop star's signature scent – and it's currently on sale.

Rustin, which honors the deceased civil rights leader, the National Black Justice Coalition renewed its call for a “Black Heritage Stamp” honoring Bayard Rustin’s contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.NBJC wants the postal service to unveil the stamp in February 2024, traditionally commemorated as Black History Month.“Bayard Rustin was the mentor of well-known civil rights leaders and chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Justice,” NBJC wrote in a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.“Because of his identity as an openly same-gender loving man, he has been denied the recognition he deserves. Sadly, too few know about the life and legacy of Bayard.

Rustin, the long-awaited biopic directed by George C. Wolfe, and written by Julian Breece and Dustin Lance Black, drives home the point that the arc of U.S.

Martin Lewis has advised that hundreds of pounds could be up for grabs through a new lawsuit.

Money saving expert Martin Lewis says anyone can get a free £100 John Lewis gift card using his simple trick. With Christmas just around the corner, a £100 John Lewis gift card could be given as a gift, or used to buy multiple presents - but it doesn't come without spending a bit of cash first.

A light therapy lamp designed to counteract symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is now on sale on Amazon.