i don't know about uk events, but when it comes to records i think 2009 was a pretty good year for techno. yes, most falls under the category "minimal that's not actually minimalistic," but that makes it "good, honest techno" in my book.
albums by ben klock, locke, monolake, planetary assault systems; eps by dvs1, tony lionni, jona, function, atlante group, etc.