Thank you all for your input and for responding at once. Steveben53 will wait to hear from you as to the latest. Eternaltransit and lighthand thank you for the information and the link. Ahmed777 - yes, there is some variation in how the rule is enforced. On my return journey no check in agent asked about batteries or laptops in checked in luggage. But that was six months ago. Shall wait to hear the latest from travellers now. Cheers!