I even went to the same page. I guess I wasn’t paying attention. This looks good and all, but it could use more than one mode. 2 modes would be good, like the Sofirn C01S. Low to high no memory of course.
You might call it a Brexit side effect, but this will happen to us too. In due time.
My opinion is that UK thought: it has to be done some time in the future, why not now?
People can blame it on the Brexit, but UK was planning it anyway. Brexix or no Brexit.
It has to do with the VAT “lost” to EU/UK because sellers now sell stuff at a net price.
And think: I leave it up to your customs people to deal with the VAT.
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