I should have checked before my original post. That'll teach me.
Just done some Googling and found that the E.U. have not banned dual fill washing machines at all, it's just another internet myth.
In fact you can still buy them from a company called EBAC if you really want one. (a bit pricey though.)
Ebac AWM86D2H 8KG 1600RPM Washing Machine with Dual Fill | Crampton and Moore
You can also buy them from Tesco direct.
Just done some Googling and found that the E.U. have not banned dual fill washing machines at all, it's just another internet myth.
In fact you can still buy them from a company called EBAC if you really want one. (a bit pricey though.)
Ebac AWM86D2H 8KG 1600RPM Washing Machine with Dual Fill | Crampton and Moore
You can also buy them from Tesco direct.