I use 505 temporary spray adhesive to baste my quilts on my bed. I do have room in my house to baste a large quilt on the floor but my back and knees will not allow me to do it. I have two thick protective covers that I put down on my bed first. I lay my backing down, smooth it out, then the batting, and finally the top. I pull the top down to about the middle part of the quilt and spray, then smooth down, then the bottom half. I wait a few minutes and then I flip the sandwich over and do the back in the same manner.Then I let the quilt sit for a day or so (I have to move it to another location so that we can sleep) and then I quilt. I never have any problems with tucks or pleats in the backing. I have also not had any problems with overspray of the adhesive because I spray close to the fabric. Closer than the can suggestions.
This method has worked well for me and it might be something that you would want to try. I do believe you can get 505 in the UK.