Shoppers going crazy on the annual sales event that is Black Friday

As the shops, customer assistants and our wallets prepare for the biggest sales day of the year, Black Friday, British shoppers are set to spend £10 billion according to the BBC.

Despite Black Friday being an American tradition after celebrating Thanks Giving, this annual event has increased massively since it was introduced to the UK in 2011.

This year Black Friday falls on November 24, meaning the official countdown to Christmas has begun. Time to go shopping crazy and fight for the best deals.

Here are the River’s top 20 picks of Black Friday sales in the UK:

  1. Topshop: 50% off Black Friday items
    855 deals to choose from with up to 50 per cent off the items Topshop have put under their Black Friday deal.
  2. Sports Direct: £10 off with every £50 spent
    Browse through and buy anything across the brands in Sports Direct. Spend £50 and receive a £10 0ff gift voucher.
  3. UNIDAYS: 50% off BoohooMAN
    UNIDAYS have released a code for students to receive 50-per-cent off everything when you shop online at boohooman.com
    Runs out:  November 22
  4. Argos: Now TV Box with four month Sky entertainment pass
    Was: £39.99
    Black Friday deal: £19.99
    Total Saving: £20.00
  5. Holland & Barrett: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Powder Chocolate (2273g)
    Was: £92.39
    Black Friday deal: £38.99
    Total Saving: £53.40

    Fashion addicts cannot miss on Topshop 50 per cent Black Friday deals
    Fashion addicts cannot miss on Topshop 50 per cent Black Friday deals
  6. Holland & Barret: Bootea 28 Day Senna-Less Teatox
    Was: £37.99
    Black Friday deal: £17.99
    Total Saving: £20.00
  7. Boots: Philips Sonicare HX9351/52 Black Diamond Clean Electric Toothbrush
    Was: £299.00
    Black Friday deal: £90.00
    Total Saving: £209.00
  8. Superdrug: TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Control 230 Straightener
    Was: £69.99
    Black Friday deal: £29.99
    Total Saving: £40.00
  9. Tesco Direct: Two Night for the Price of One Hotel Break (for two people across 100 different locations across UK and Europe
    Was: £99.00
    Black Friday deal: £69.30
    Total Saving: £29.70
  10. Currys PC World: HP Envy 5544 All-in-one Wireless Inkjet Printer
    Was: £69.99
    Black Friday deal: £34.00
    Total Saving: £35.99
  11. Currys PC World: Morphy Richards Accents 242031 4-Slice Toaster – Black
    Was: £49.99
    Black Friday deal: £24.00
    Total Saving: £25.99
  12. Debenhams: Fitbit – Black ‘Blaze’ HR Smart fitness watch FB502SBK
    Was: £160.00
    Black Friday deal: £125.00
    Total Saving: £35.00
  13. Ebay: Canon IXUS 190 Compact Camera – Black – 20 Megapixels – Optical Zoom 10 X
    Was: £159.00
    Black Friday deal: £119.00
    Total Saving: £40.00 (plus free postage)

    Although technophiles should really keep an eye out for Cyber Monday some deals are already up for grabs
    Although technophiles should really keep an eye out for Cyber Monday some deals are already up for grabs
  14. Ebay: Philips S5013 Series 5000 Dry Precision Washable Cordless Electric Shaver
    Was: £109.99
    Black Friday deal: £59.99
    Total Saving: £50.00
  15. Amazon: Kindle Paperwhite E-reader 6” High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with built in light, WIFI, Black
    Was: £109.00
    Black Friday deal: £79.99
    Total Saving: £30.00
  16. Argos: Sennheiser Urbanite XL Wireless on ear Headphones – Black
    Was: £249.99
    Black Friday deal: £124.99
    Total Saving: £125.00
  17. Superdrug: Real Techniques Selfie Ready Makeup Brush Set
    Was: £65.00
    Black Friday deal: £30.00 (for Superdrug members)
    Total Saving: £35.00
  18. Boots: SensatioNAIL Express Gel Deluxe starter kit
    Was: £69.99
    Black Friday deal: £34.00
    Total Saving: £35.99
  19. Littlewoods: Kitvision Escape HD5W WIFI Action Camera – Black
    Was: £99.99
    Black Friday deal: £49.99
    Total Saving: £49.99
  20. Littlewoods: Yankee Candle Christmas Selection Box
    Was: £74.99
    Black Friday deal: £36.99
    Total Saving: £38.00