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Most relaible kettle uk 2025

The Most Reliable Kettle in The UK 2025 - And Why Do Kettles Die Anyway?

Oh to find a reliable kettle!There you are, bleary-eyed at 7 a.m., clutching your mug like it’s a lifeline, when your faithful kettle lets out a final wheeze and... nothing....
The BuyMeOnce Excellence Awards 2019

The BuyMeOnce Excellence Awards 2019

2019 marks the first year of the BuyMeOnce Excellence Awards. We will run the awards annually with the aim that they will eventually become known as a kitemark of longevity and sustainability. Here is the official list of winners for 2019.