Buying electricals online: UK plugs, voltage and safety marks explained
UK mains voltage, the BS 1363 plug and its fuse, UKCA and CE marks, adaptors and converters, and how to avoid unsafe chargers.
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UK mains voltage, the BS 1363 plug and its fuse, UKCA and CE marks, adaptors and converters, and how to avoid unsafe chargers.
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Where to look up recalls for consumer products, food, vehicles and medicines, how to search by model number, and what to do if something you own is affected.
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Black Friday, Boxing Day, Easter, summer and back to school: the dates that shape the UK shopping year, and how to plan around them.
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What a unit price is, when UK shops must show it, what changed in April 2026 and how to work it out yourself, with worked examples.
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How "was" prices, RRPs and "up to" claims work, what UK rules expect of retailers, and seven quick checks before you trust a saving.
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The 14-day right to cancel, the 30-day right to reject faulty goods, repairs and replacements, and the extra protection you get when you pay by card.
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