US iPhone for use in UK

I would like to buy an iPhone 6 in the US as it is cheaper than buying one in the UK (I live in the UK).
Would the US iPhone work correctly in the UK on an EE contract?
I appreciate any help.
Other info: I ill have to wait 1 month to get the phone if i buy in the US

Depending on where and from whom  you purchase it may work on 3G and unlikely on 4G
Apple produce different models in US from those sold in UK and Europe
US prices do not include  sales tax and if you were caught in Customs ,you will be charged VAT + duty and even face confiscation of the iPhone
the value is far greater than your personal allowance from outside the EU
What Brian is also saying is there is NO warranty or post warranty support in UK
The warranty is NOT international
Your money

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