Black Friday 2015 UK: The best deals on TVs, laptops, games consoles and other electricals from Amazon, Ebay, Tesco, Currys PC World, Carphone Warehouse and AO World November 26, 2015 If you don't live under a rock you'll be aware of Black Friday by now. Retailers have been preparing for the big day – 27 November – for months. But where can bargin-hunters find the best deals on electronics? Here's our round-up of what's on offer so far: Amazon Top deals include a Fire HDX 8.9" Display, which [...]
Christmas adverts 2015: Aldi has just spoofed John Lewis’ Man on the Moon ad November 26, 2015 As day is followed by night, so too is John Lewis' Christmas advert followed by a series of spoofs. So far the selection has been pretty dark, including imagining the Man on the Moon as the evil Emperor from the Star Wars trilogy (and blowing up Earth once he can see where it is). Now Aldi has [...]
Black Friday UK 2015: Tesco reveals deals on Digihome TVs, Acer laptops, Samsung tablets, Beats headphones and hundreds more ahead of launch on 27 November November 25, 2015 Tesco has just revealed some of the huge deals that will be on offer on Black Friday, with online bargains going on sale from midnight on 27 November while stores will open at 5am on the day. Top deals include the Digihome 49” large screen LED TV with Freeview, available for £199, saving £150, Beats Solo 2 On-Ear [...]
FTSE 100 index opens higher as housebuilders rally on chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement national housing budget plans November 25, 2015 The FTSE 100 index was up in mid-morning trading, led by housebuilders which cheered chancellor George Osborne's plans to double the national housing budget when he presents his five-year spending plan later today. The UK's top blue-chip index rose 0.82 per cent to 6,329 points. Persimmon led the index higher, its share price rising 6.06 per cent to 1,890p [...]
Black Friday 2015 UK: John Lewis will have to beat sales on iPads, Nutribullets, Samsung TVs and De’Longhi coffee machines to improve on last year’s bargain bonanza November 25, 2015 Black Friday 2015 is around the corner and many retailers – including Amazon, EBay and Currys PC World are already offering huge discounts on a wide array of TVs, computers and other must-have electrical devices. John Lewis has so far kept its powder dry and will only be unveiling its offers on the day itself [...]
Christmas adverts 2015 UK: John Lewis’ Man on the Moon faces stiff competition as Sainsbury’s hopes its Mog the Cat is not just for Christmas November 25, 2015 In the race for the most memorable TV ad campaign, it has been cat versus the man on the moon. John Lewis’ Christmas advert, usually a hands-down winner, has faced stiff competition this year from children’s favourite, Mog the Cat, the star of Sainsbury’s effort. Last year, Sainsbury’s advert was set in the First World War [...]
Stereophonics and Overtones light up the City November 24, 2015 Christmas is officially one month away, and companies all over London have started getting the big guns out in time for their festive drinks gatherings and charity fundraisers. Boogying brokers from Aviate Global headed to Camden last night where the Stereophonics were on hand to entertain staff following a day of bumper fundraising for selected [...]
Tesco threatened with Christmas strike action after Unite denounces frozen pay for delivery staff in Belfast and Doncaster as “pitiful” November 24, 2015 Tesco faces a new headache as over 700 of its drivers and delivery staff are threatening to strike right over the busy Christmas period. Belfast and Doncaster staff are gearing up to vote on strike action over a pay dispute, as the supermarket giant has frozen pay for its delivery staff in both regions. Unite [...]
Arsenal’s November curse is no myth: History suggests Arsene Wenger’s men suffer a rough ride during the month November 24, 2015 Arsenal began November joint top of the Premier League with Manchester City, a day after swaggering to a 3-0 victory away at Swansea and not much more than a week after beating Bayern Munich to reignite their Champions League hopes. Arsene Wenger's men had picked up five league wins on the bounce, Mesut Ozil was [...]
Black Friday 2015 UK: Tips for how to get the best deals, avoid the queues and stay calm in stores and online for blissful bargain hunting November 24, 2015 We’re only a few days away from Black Friday, now synonymous with frenzied shoppers battling to secure the pick of the sale crop. Determined shoppers will again pound the pavements to secure their pre-Christmas bargains. For those considering taking up the challenge, we’ve gone through our consumer data based on 3,000 shoppers last year – [...]