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Christmas sales are dropping left, right and centre, with tempting discounts popping up across fashion, home and beauty. But if there’s one sale worth paying attention to right now, it’s Marks & Spencer’s.

The high-street favourite has officially launched its Christmas sale, offering up to 50% off across a huge range of fashion, homeware and beauty buys.

Whether you missed something off your Christmas list, received a gift voucher to spend, or simply love snapping up a good bargain, now is the perfect time to shop.

With so many items included, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s where we come in. We’ve trawled through pages upon pages of sale items to hand-pick the pieces really worth adding to your basket.

From weather-ready jackets and statement accessories to timeless denim and fresh, feel-good fragrances, these are the M&S sale finds you’ll want on your radar.

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Shop The Best Items From M&S’s Christmas Sale:

Autograph Hair On Leather Animal Print Tote Bag

Give your day-to-day bag a trendy makeover with this cow-print textured tote that will earn you serious style points. Keep all of your essentials in one place with a large main compartment that fastens with a magnet, whilst you keep your smaller valuables in the hidden secure zip.

Buy Now for £94.50 (was £189)

M&S Single Breasted Longline Tailored Coat

Go bold this winter with a coat that’s guaranteed to turn heads for all the right reasons. The striking red hue instantly elevates any outfit, while the sleek, single-breasted design keeps it feeling polished and timeless. Cut in a regular fit with a flattering longline silhouette, it’s the kind of outerwear piece that works just as well thrown over jeans and knitwear as it does paired with tailored trousers or a dress. Practical yet statement-making.

Buy Now for £40 (was £80)

M&S Faux Leather Embellished Mini Shift Dress

The classic little black dress just got a modern makeover, and we’re seriously obsessed with it. If you’re looking for a last-minute New Year’s Eve look or want a go-to wardrobe staple that will see you through the season ahead, then look no further. Made from faux leather with silver stud details, the mini-length cut is perfect to layer over a cosy knit or a crisp shirt and a pair of sparkling stockings.

Buy Now for £30 (was £60)

M&S Goodmove 2pk Ultimate Support Sports Bra

Perfect for easing back into workouts after the festive period, this two-pack of ultimate support sports bras has your New Year fitness plans covered. Designed for high-impact activities, they offer amazing support without compromising on comfort. So whether you’re hitting the gym, partaking in yoga, or starting that new routine you promised yourself, these are an excellent investment.

Buy Now for £15 (was £30)

M&S Teddy Borg Wrap Lounge Cardigan

Still in recovery mode after Christmas? This teddy borg wrap cardigan is the ultimate comfort piece for slow mornings, sofa days and easing into the New Year. Super soft and cosy, it’s perfect for layering over loungewear while you relax, reset and recharge. Whether you’re taking a well-earned break or planning your resolutions from the sofa, this is the kind of feel-good knit you’ll want to live in all winter long.

Buy Now for £14 (was £28)

M&S Striped Slim Fit Flare Trousers

Getting ready to go back to work? Bag yourself these sleek, tailored pinstripe trousers that will elevate anything that they are paired with. The slim fit gently flows into a flared hem to give it more of a contemporary shape. Better yet, it comes with a coordinating Striped Zip Through Jacket, which was £65, now £32.50, perfect to wear together or as separates, maximising their cost-per-wear.

Buy Now for £17.50 (was £35)

M&S Men's Tailored Fit Cotton Stretch Blazer

Ideal for getting ready to return to work, this tailored fit blazer is a smart wardrobe upgrade that adds a smart edge to any ensemble. Made with added stretch for all-day comfort, it’s ideal for heading back to the office or smart-casual plans. Easy to dress up with tailored trousers or wear casually with jeans, it’s a versatile piece that makes sticking to those 'new year, new me' style goals effortless.

Buy Now for £55 (was £110)

Autograph Men’s Puffer Jacket with Stormwear™

Winter is here, so it only makes sense to invest in a trustworthy coat that will have your back throughout the season. Made from premium lightweight fabric that will keep the heat trapped inside without causing you to overheat, it also ensures ease of movement and is water-repellent, so whatever the weather throws at you, you’ll be protected.

Buy Now for £69.50 (was £159)

M&S Discover Full Fragrance Eau De Toilette Collection

We are true believers that you can never have too many fragrances, which makes this Discover collection a no-questions-asked purchase. Whether you want to switch up your scents or layer them with one another to create a new signature aroma, the combinations are endless. Many have been compared to designer fragrances, such as Velvet Amber, smelling similar to Mugler’s Alien.

Buy Now for £25 (was £50)

NEOM Wellbeing Discovery Collection

It’s not just M&S's own products that are landing in the sale. Bag yourself this NEOM Wellbeing Discovery set that contains 100% natural fragrances to help you on your new journey to peace in the New Year. Made up of the Perfect Night's Sleep Mist, Happiness Travel Candle, Real Luxury Magnesium Body Butter, and the Super Shower Power Body Cleanser,these will all help with sleeping better, reducing stress and having more energy.

Buy Now for £25 (was £50)

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We know Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re totes down with the receiving of gifts. But the giving can be a little more stressful, especially if you’ve found yourself roped into more Secret Santas than you expected this year.

So if you’re contemplating diving into dangerous depths with your overdraft or simply ghosting your entire friendship group to avoid the obligation, we suggest heading to Oliver Bonas first. There are plenty of gems on offer, and loads are less than a fiver.

Better yet? They appear on more high streets, than we’ve had hangovers this December – not to mention train stations too (hello Victoria!), so it’s perfect if you need to grab your in-laws a little something, or the Mrs…

This Pink Glass Sphere Photo Holder is just £2. Seriously, that’s less than a coffee for something that looks amazing and can display some treasured memories.

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Buying for a friend with a super sweet tooth? The Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar is just £2, and there’s no wrapping needed as its vibrant purple and orange patchwork packaging is gift-ready. There are also plenty of five-star reviews for taste, so it truly delivers on all fronts.

The Peach Pink Ceramic Dish is £3.20 and a great piece of decor for rings or small jewellery pieces. The bright orange adds a subtle pop of colour, and it’s handmade for that personal touch. 

‘Beautiful little trinket dish, bought as part of a secret Santa gift, and she loved it!’ Rachel said in her feedback. How’s that for a glowing review?

Another great storage find for a jewellery collection is this Trinket Dish for £4. We love the colour clash of the orange and pink, and it’s also handmade.

Give the gift of self-care with this Yes Studio Lets Play Footsie Foot Mask for £4. It contains a nourishing blend of pink grapefruit and jojoba oil, which work to refresh tired feet and add some hydration. By the time summer rolls around, they’ll be gagging to flash their feet in some strappy sandals.

If your budget can stretch to a fiver, these Elodie Faux Pearl & Stone Gold Tone Hoop Earrings are stunning, and down from £19.50. A seriously stylish bargain. We may even bag a pair for ourselves…

We also LOVE the Sadie Textured Black Stone Detail Hoop Earrings, also a fiver. An easy way to instantly elevate a simple outfit, and we love the unique black stones.

Got a dog parent in your life? This Dog Treat Selfie Kit is paws-itively perfect and we make zero apologies for our use of bad dog puns. The grip fits most smart phones and offers an ideal distraction to guarantee the perfect pup pic every time. 

There are so many more bargains to discover, so head over and get on everyone’s nice list this year.

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There’s very little you can buy for £5.75 these days.

You’d struggle to get a pint at the pub for this price, and forget about ordering a Big Mac meal at McDonald’s.

But Marks & Spencer is throwing us a bone at a time when many of us are struggling to rub two 10 pence pieces together, especially after the onslaught of Christmas gift-buying.

I’ve just discovered they have a little-known range of wines for under £6, with some bottles priced as low as £5.25.

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Now, I’ve been a huge fan of the M&S Classics range forever, which showcases decent wines from popular winemaking regions around the world and is reasonably priced around the £8.50 to £10 mark.

But this budget range shows that the retailer clearly has its finger on the pulse of the nation.

Interestingly, it has come at a time when it is almost impossible to flog a wine cheaply in this country. It’s a price point that buckles under the weight of the new duty rates, transport, glass, cork, label, handling fees, margins and storage fees. In fact, it beggars belief that they’ve managed to coax any character from these wines at all, given the circumstances. 

The range is made up of six wines: three whites, a rosé and two reds. Each has a name like ‘Round and Plummy’, ‘Crisp and Zesty’, and ‘Rich and Smooth’, just to make things super simple at a time when not much is super or simple.

Whether they taste good is another story, though this is M&S we’re talking about, a company who have actual winemakers on their payroll, as an integral part of their team.   

These wines aren’t about bragging rights, gifting or looking good on Instagram – they’re midweek sippers that deliver you from the guilt factor or festive splurging.

Plus, they’re lower in alcohol (to avoid the higher duty rates), minimising calories and woozy heads in the morning. Looking online, Waitrose has a similar range at the same price, and Asda has one for a ridiculously low £3.54, and I can only imagine what that tastes like.

Naturally, I tried the entire M&S budget range, so you don’t have to. Here are my thoughts…

Vibrant & Zesty White 10%, South Africa, £5.75, Ocado

An uncomplicated style, as you’d expect, made from a blend of South African Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Clean and dry on the palate with subtle notes of fresh pear, almonds and apple blossom. If you like orchard fruit and citrus notes in a dry white wine, this one has your name on it.

Soft & Tropical White 9%, Australia, £5.25, Ocado

Like Ronseal, this one does exactly what it says on the bottle. For clarity, it doesn’t taste like wood varnish; it has an expressive nose of banana and papaya with more than a suggestion of guava. Ripe and sun-kissed on the palate with more of those banana notes coming through and a soft and citrussy acidity. My favourite of the whites, by far.

Crisp & Zingy White 1L 10%, Italy, £9.50, M&S in-store

Having said they’re £5.75 or less, this litre-bottle format works out at just over £7 for a 750ml bottle equivalent. Not sure why they’ve positioned this differently than the rest, the quality doesn’t justify the higher price point. Not that £7 is exactly expensive for a dry and citrussy bottle of white, accented by notes of apricot and white flowers. It’s made using the ubiquitous Trebbiano grape that makes, well, simple and gluggable whites like this.

Rosé

Soft & Fruity Rosé 10.5%, Australia, £5.25, Ocado

A dry Aussie rosé, made from the juicy Grenache grape, with notes of candied strawberries and dried cranberries. For the price, you can’t go wrong, though I’d be tempted to make this into your own version of mulled rosé while splashing out on a more elevated bottle of pink for the Christmas table.

Red

Round & Plummy Red 10.5%, Chile, £5.75, Ocado

Very Chilean Merlot, and by that I mean round and generous without being in any way intricate or complex. There are some creamy flavours of plum and a stalky, hedgerow fruit herbaceousness on the palate, which make it a somewhat decent budget mid-week glugger.  

Rich & Smooth Red 10.5%, Australia, £5.50, M&S in-store (or £5.75, Ocado)

This was the best of the two reds, with Christmas-appropriate flavours of mulled cherries and spiced blood orange. For a Shiraz-led blend, it’s a super light style, meaning it can also be fridge-chilled for twenty minutes before quaffing. There’s also 10% Merlot added to cushion the spice, and in fact, I think this is a decent shout for under £6.

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In the run-up to Christmas, trying not to get ill is an extreme sport.

A mere sniffle from a stranger is enough to strike fear into our hearts, while a cough is definitely reason to be ousted from those festive drinks.

And the ‘super flu’ isn’t helping matters, a subtype of the illness that’s been around for a while (since 1968, to be precise), but has dominated cases this winter. It’s a term that’s been used to describe a particularly severe case of flu, one that’s left many in bed for days on end.

Health professionals are on high alert too, as 60,000 more healthcare workers had flu jabs this year than in 2024, according to NHS England.

But during a time that is notoriously busy for the NHS, how do you know when to grin and bear it — and when to seek help?

One leading doctor has issued advice on when to speak to your GP about your symptoms.

The symptoms to watch out for if you’ve got the flu

Dr Iain Morrison, chairman of the BMA’s Scottish general practice committee, explains that the flu, which arrived earlier this year, forms part of a new strain, which is causing more cases of ‘significant illness’ than seen in previous years.

The main symptom that should prompt you to call the doctor? Feeling tight-chested to the point that you’re struggling to complete even the most basic of tasks, including climbing the stairs. The same applies if you’re even forming sentences become tough.

The GP says: ‘That’s a sign that you’re really struggling with your oxygen levels, and if that’s not usual for you, then you need to get attention.’

If you’re also dealing with ‘significant’ chest pain, he’s advised getting checked. While Dr Iain does say that it’s ‘normal’ to have a bit of muscle ache, if it’s ‘severe and unremitting, then you need to get checked out.’

And the third symptom? Vomiting and diarrhoea. ‘It’s very common, and most will settle within a sort of 24 to 40-hour period, but if it’s so bad that you’re struggling to form any urine, then that is when you need to get yourself checked,’ he adds.

He’s asked that people use services ‘sensibly,’ urging the importance of being patient with staff because, well, ‘they’re all trying their hardest to get through as many people as they can.’

He says: ‘Please be aware that at this time lots of the health services are suffering from staff shortages due to illness, which can lead to more waits and more difficulties with access.

‘We’re all in this together, and only by working together we’ll get through it.’

How to cope if you’ve got the flu

The regular advice for those suffering from flu involves getting plenty of rest, regularly taking paracetamol (or ibuprofen, if you’ve got strong muscle aches), and consuming plenty of fluids, particularly if you’re struggling with a bit of tummy trouble.

Dr Iain added that wearing a face mask only reduces your risk of contracting the flu by a ‘small amount,’ but noted that ‘they can greatly reduce the chances of people with the virus passing it on.’

‘Face masks reduce your chance a little of contracting the virus, but they significantly reduce the chance of you transmitting the virus,’ he concluded.

‘It’s very helpful to those around you to wear one if you have symptoms.’

How long does flu take to incubate?

According to the Superdrug Health Clinic website, the incubation period for flu is between one and four days. So, it’s safe to say that symptoms can come on pretty quickly.

It adds that the most severe symptoms typically last for between two and three days, and they’ll usually stick around for up to seven days. Along these lines, you should make a full recovery within two weeks, but if you’re still struggling beyond that, you should absolutely seek medical help.

How long is flu contagious in adults?

If you do have the flu, you could be contagious for over a week, starting from the day before your symptoms show up.

The NHS website states: ‘You can spread flu from one day before your symptoms start and for a further three to seven days.

‘Children and people with lowered immune systems may be contagious for a few days longer.’

The health service also adds that ‘you’re more likely to give it to others in the first five days’ on its website – but either way, it’s key to follow guidance on stopping the spread.

Flu germs spread through coughs and sneezes, so keep some tissues on hand for catching them, and keep your mouth and nose covered.

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