UK Is this meter and consumer unit location safe and upto spec? (kitchen cabinet, water pipes)

[Teddy Lop]

And this, ladies and gentlemen, illustrates why we should have building regulations like the French where there is a requirement for clear and easy access around the electrical distribution board.

IMO Better to do something about those ignoring regulations first! Current system is like having a speed limit but not enforcing anyone without a number plate then reducing the limit because of all the crashes the no-plate people are causing.