Try the JaNOMES FIRST, THEY COME WITH THE PROPER ELECTRICAL FOR THE UK....JUST ASK FOR IT.
THERE ARE ALOT OF JANOME SUPPORT GROUPS OUT THERE, I BELONG TO TWO, THE 6600 AND THE 8900 GROUP.
I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH MY MACHINES, I HAVE NEVER HAD TO HAVE A LOCAL SHOP FOR ANY SERVICE....BEST WISHES!