New UK shop law from Thursday with Lidl, B&Q, Currys implementing it first

What's OnShoppingSupermarketsFrom Thursday 27 August06:44, 20 Aug 2026New UK shop law from Thursday with Lidl, B&Q, Currys implementing it firstPlug-in solar panels are set to hit high street shops from next week after a rule change from the Labour Party government. Plug-in solar panels will become legal in Great Britain from Thursday 27 August, opening the way for supermarkets, DIY chains and electrical retailers to begin selling.‌Lidl, B&Q, Currys and Amazon are among the household names that have been working with the government on plans to bring plug-in solar to the British market. Asda, Screwfix and Wickes have also taken part in talks about the technology.‌Rob Hallifax, a co-founder of Windfall Energy, told The Guardian that households should set “realistic expectations”.‌READ MORE D