Buying cables? Going for gold could mean a rip-off

From mobile phone chargers to HDMI for TVs, here's how to save on leads for your gadgets

Cables are a necessary evil in our modern world. Whether it's the power cord for your phone, the cables jammed in the back of your TV or the wires connecting you to the internet, they're everywhere.

And when you need a new one the options are almost limitless, with some costing as much as hundreds of pounds. But do you need to spend all that for a cable? Absolutely not. So here's a quick guide to cables to help you avoid the overpriced.