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I would not be putting that light switch in my home or any customers.
British standard?
CE marked?
I doubt it.

Also, note that many light switches do not contain a neutral conductor.
If this is the case you are not installing any power drawing equipment at that point.
 
The Indian example shown (Which to be fair, the OP does say he is not intending to use) is an example of a modular system where the required modules are assembled into a plate. Various similar modular systems exist for the UK market from which you could assemble the same configuration, i.e. a 1-gang plate with two holes fitted with a charger and a light switch, to make a UK-compliant assembly. Although, I would think the USB cable would be an annoyance every time you use the switch, and might readily get damaged.

However there is a major caveat as mentioned above, that many light switch positions have only the line and switched line conductors available, not a neutral which the charger will need. It would require rewiring back to the light fitting or associated rose or junction box, with 3-core + earth cable, defeating the idea of using the extant switch wiring.

Finally if you are lucky and do have a neutral available at the switch, and make up a suitable grid assembly, you will probably find it necessary to chase out the wall and install a deeper box, as standard light switch boxes are too shallow for a typical charger module.
 

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