5 h. ago Best Black Friday phone and contract deals that are live now

From the latest flagships to budget-friendly bargains, the sale is the best time to upgrade your smartphone

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8 h. ago Black Friday 2025 live: Latest deals and sales announcements

We’ve found early discounts on everything from the Nintendo Switch to 4K televisions

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17 h. ago Early Black Friday deals and sale dates at Amazon, Ninja and Debenhams plus 33% off EA Sports FC 26

Live updates with Black Friday deals just around the corner. Retailers are gearing up for 'Black November' super sales

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20 h. ago Huge savings on shelving and storage – early Black Friday deals now live

Shelving and storage specialists Big Dug have launched a series of mega deals and early Black Friday offers, cutting prices across a huge range of industrial-quality storage essentials

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67 h. ago Next Black Friday 2025 sale deals as Skechers deals go live online

Here's everything shoppers need to know about Black Friday at Next and deals already available to shop now

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3 d. ago PlayStation 5 Black Friday 2025: Rare discounts on consoles, games and accessories

Several great PS5 deals are already live at UK retailers

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3 d. ago Early Black Friday deals and sale dates at Boden, Amazon and Samsung plus 50% off Jimmy Choo Fever

Live updates with Black Friday deals just around the corner. Retailers are gearing up for 'Black November' super sales

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 winning streak ends as WPP shares hit lowest level since 2008

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsOver in Germany, Puma has told investors this morning that it plans to cut more than 900 jobs in a turnaround plan under the new boss Arthur Hoeld.The sportswear brand said it will cut 900 roles by the end of next year as part of a plan to get back to growth by 2027.At the end of July, we stated that 2025 would be a year of reset. Since then, we have taken important steps to clean up Puma’s distribution, improve our cash management and reset our operational expenses. By expanding our cost efficiency programme, we are moving quickly to address challenges and make the business more efficient and resilient.I strongly believe the Puma brand has incredible potential with more than 77 years of history, one of the best product archives in the industry and huge credibility in many major sports. We have identified the areas in which we need to take decisive action and outlined our strategic priorities to become one global sports brand...

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4 d. ago When is Black Friday 2025 and best Amazon, Samsung, and Dyson deals live now

Black Friday isn't for another month, but early Black Friday sales have started with savings on Samsung, Dyson and more

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4 d. ago Early Black Friday deals and sale dates at Amazon, Curry's and John Lewis plus 25% off NINJA Air Fryers

Live updates with Black Friday deals just around the corner. Retailers are gearing up for 'Black November' super sales

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4 d. ago Trump lowers tariffs and says deal reached on rare earths in ‘amazing’ Xi Jinping talks: Live updates

Trump says first meeting with Xi in six years was a 'great success' with agreements on a range of issues

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4 d. ago Donald Trump and Xi Jinping hold meeting in South Korea amid hopes for trade deal – live updates

Summit on sidelines of Apec is the first between the leaders of US and China since 2019, and comes after tensions have been strained by Trump’s trade warIn the days leading up to the Trump-Xi meeting, American officials signalled that the US president did not intend to make good on a recent threat to impose an additional 100% import tax on Chinese goods.Also that China had shown signs it is willing to relax its export controls on rare earths as well as revive buying soybeans from the US.The relationship with China is very good.Because of the tremendous destructive power, I HATED to do it, but had no choice! Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years.Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump news live: President says South Korea trade deal is finalized after admitting he was ‘sad’ he can’t run for 3rd term

Trump, who declared he’s ‘not a king’ was awarded a gold crown during his visit to South Korea, one day before he’s set to meet with China’s leader Xi Jinping

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5 d. ago Morphy Richards Black Friday sale live early with reductions on dehumidifiers, heaters and kitchen gadgets

Morphy Richards has put some of its Black Friday deals live early - with some tech that could help lower energy bills

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5 d. ago Trump says he will cut fentanyl tariff on Chinese goods and expects ‘great deal’ with Xi – business live

Most Asian stock markets rally on trade deal optimism, ahead of expected US interest rate cutAston Martin has slashed £300m from its investment plans after the British sportscar maker reported a bigger than expected loss in the third quarter because of Donald Trump’s tariffs and weak demand in China.The carmaker said on Wednesday that losses before tax were £112m in the third quarter of 2025, a ninefold increase from £12m a year earlier.This year has been marked by significant macroeconomic headwinds, particularly the sustained impact of US tariffs and weak demand in China.Work is under way to review our future product cycle plan with the aim of optimising costs and capital investment while continuing to deliver innovative, class-leading products to meet customer demands and regulatory requirements. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Updates: L’Occitane, NEOM gift sets at M&S, Next offers plus early Black Friday deals

Our shopping experts are scouring the stores for brilliant bargains and great deals to treat yourself

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5 d. ago Updates: Claudia Winkleman's 'iconic' style at M&S, Next offers plus early Black Friday deals

Our shopping experts are scouring the stores for brilliant bargains and great deals to treat yourself

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6 d. ago Trump refuses to rule out third term as he signs rare earths deal with new Japanese PM: Live updates

President Trump met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a conservative nationalist, in Tokyo and inked a deal to strengthen US access to rare earth minerals

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7 d. ago AI can help authors beat writer’s block, says Bloomsbury chief

Publisher last week reported jump in revenue in academic and professional arm thanks to AI licensing dealBusiness live – latest updatesAuthors will come to rely on artificial intelligence to help them beat writer’s block, the boss of the book publisher Bloomsbury has said.Nigel Newton, the founder and chief executive of the publisher behind the Harry Potter series, said the technology could support almost all creative arts, although it would not fully replace prominent writers. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Knifed on school run & sons murdered in front of their MUMS – we live in hellhole town where dealers prey on kids

CHILDREN murdered on the school run, while drug dealers and thieves lurk around every corner - all in one hellhole town trapped in a stranglehold of crime. The Sun paid a visit this week to a community where residents are desperate to get out. Croydon, in South London, is among the boroughs ranked "most dangerous"...

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