The UK media reaction to 'toastergate' is hysterical and illogical | Jack Hunter

The typical UK press response to sensible EU rules on the energy efficiency of products is a textbook case of cutting off our nose to spite our face

Some Brits love to hate the EU, especially when the bureaucrats are going after things like kettles or toasters.

Last week was no exception, when old news resurfaced that one day the EU may gently show the door to the worst-performing kitchen equipment. There are no current EU rules for toasters and there was no real development.