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Black Friday 2023 will overtake Boxing Day sales

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2 years ago

November 24, 2023

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Shoppers and retailers alike are gearing up for the biggest Black Friday event ever in 2023, poised to topple the traditional sales juggernaut that is Boxing Day.

Experts predict that this year’s Black Friday extravaganza will set new records in terms of sales and consumer spending.

Over the past decade, Black Friday has steadily gained popularity in the UK, thanks to its irresistible discounts and deals on a wide range of products, from electronics to clothing. This year, retailers are pulling out all the stops to make Black Friday even more enticing, with early-bird specials, online exclusives, and in-store promotions.

Boxing Day, which has long been a staple of post-Christmas shopping, is now facing stiff competition from Black Friday. Many shoppers prefer the convenience of Black Friday, which falls closer to payday and allows them to kick-start their Christmas shopping earlier.

Retailers are also embracing Black Friday as a way to clear excess stock before the end of the year, making it a win-win for both consumers and businesses. #ticker today #featured

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LIVE: U.S. and Israel launch war on Iran

U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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15 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran, escalating war fears and risking wider regional conflict for the second time in eight months

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Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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16 hours ago

March 4, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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2 days ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears