Has the era of funky energy driven techno died in the uk??

It hasn't died, its maybe in a bit of a lull at the mo compared to 5 years ago, but techno styles go round in cycles. There are still quite a few parties going on round the UK to hear this stuff, so not to worry, it will keep going. It should never be a mainstream sound like minimal is IMO & just played at a dozen or so nights around the UK playing it.

Still my favourite sound to play & dance to thou.