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Black Friday 'Extra Cautious' Warning Issued to All UK Shoppers over Next Month

Britons plan to spend nearly £14 billion this Black Friday, with a third increasing spending despite warnings about scams and inflated prices, according to Omnisend.

  • On November 28, Black Friday falls and Britons are set to spend almost £14 billion, Omnisend, e-commerce marketing platform, predicts for the United Kingdom.
  • Despite caution, Britons are increasing Black Friday budgets, Omnisend data shows, with a third planning to spend more and only 14% expecting to cut back this year.
  • UK shoppers spend on Amazon and Chinese marketplaces Temu , Shein , TikTok Shop , with fashion purchases at 49%.
  • Consumer groups warned shoppers to be 'extra cautious' with Black Friday deals, advising them to check retailer sites, research prices, and report scams to Action Fraud or police on 101 in Scotland.
  • With spiralling-debt concerns, just 17% plan to use buy now, pay later options such as Klarna and PayPal this weekend, while criminals exploit fake reviews and some retailers inflate prices.
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Black Friday 'extra cautious' warning issued to all UK shoppers over next month

Brits are set to spend £4 billion more over this year’s Black Friday weekend than last year.

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Britons set to spend £4bn more this Black Friday despite scam fears

Spending is set to reach almost £14 billion over the sales event, e-commerce marketing platform Omnisend has predicted.

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The Scotsman broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
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