Black Friday: check deal is really a bargain, UK shoppers are told

With sales predicted to be 500m above last year's total, consumers are warned not to fall for the hype

Shoppers have been warned to check they are getting a genuine bargain" before handing over their cash on Black Friday as research suggests that an extra 500m will be spent during this year's discount bonanza.

Black Friday, a US import that has become popular in the UK, falls on 25 November this year and is followed by Cyber Monday.