Apple's special "Lightning connector" charging cable and port will still be allowed on iPhones in Britain despite an EU ban, it has been reported. New European rules mean phones will need to have a USB type-C charger by autumn 2024.
The Telegraph reports that the Government has said it is not "currently considering" matching the EU legislation. The rules cover devices including tablets, smartphones and speakers, eventually extending to laptops too.
However, lightning connectors will be banned in Northern Ireland, says The Telegraph. This is because of the Northern Ireland Protocol - an outcome of Brexit which means the province still follows some Single Market rules.
