newshound wrote:

Chris Holmes wrote:

I shall get ordering some NiCad replacements.

I didn't think you could still get them

In general, consumers aren't intended to be able to buy them, there was
an exemption for power tool use which ended in 2016, they're still
permitted for emergency lighting, alarm systems and medical equipment.

RS and others still sell them, I doubt they give you the spanish
inquisition ..

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2006/66#article-4-1

No doubt they'll soon get round to tippexing out "Member States" ...