One in 10 Britons plan to pull a sick day this Black Friday so they can focus their minds on grabbing the best bargains, a poll has found.
The survey of 2,000 adults revealed they will claim to have developed a cold, flu or food poisoning so they can focus on their shopping.
A further 27 per cent will use work hours to make the most of the sales, while 40 per cent want to get a headstart by setting their alarms for as early as 5.30am.
Ellie Taylor, an actor and comedian, has teamed up with Rakuten, a cashback and rewards provider, to create the “Guide to Slack Friday” to give Britons tips on how to secure a sick day.
She said: “At this time of year, spending money is almost an inevitability – even if it means pulling a sickie.”