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United Kingdom :
General information
Location:
Europe
Local time:
From 26 Mar 06 to 29 Oct 06 GMT +1
From 29 Oct 06 to 25 Mar 07 GMT
Capital:
London
Language:
English
Electricity:
240V AC 50Hz
Int. direct dialling code:
44
Driving:
Driving is on the left. National licence required. Minimum driving age is 17
Currency
Pound Sterling (GBP 1 = 100 Pence)
Notes:
GBP: 5, 10, 20, 50. Scotland: 1, 5, 10, 20, 100
Coins:
GBP: 1, 2. Pence: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Business hours
Banks:
0930-1530 Mon-Fri (some open Sat morning)
Offices:
0900-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops:
0900-1730 Mon-Sat
Business/social hints
Business is conducted in English, not many executives speak a second language. Smoking generally accepted but restricted in many public buildings and on public transport. Request permission before smoking in offices and cars. Restaurants sometimes have smoking and no smoking areas. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants and clubs, punctuality expected. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated
Public holidays
2006
Jan 1 New Year`s Day, Jan 2 Bank Holiday (Scotland), Mar 17 St. Patricks Day (Northern Ireland), Apr 14 Good Friday, Apr 17 Easter Monday (except Scotland), May 1 May Day, May 29 Bank Holiday, Jul 12 Orangemans Day Holiday (Northern Ireland), Aug 7 Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland), Aug 28 Summer Bank Holiday (except Scotland), Dec 25 Christmas Day, Dec 26 Boxing Day
* Holidays falling on Sat/Sun are observed on the following Mon
Emergency services:
Police, Fire & Ambulance: 999
Climate
Temperate climate generally cool to mild with frequent cloud and rain throughout the year, but also spells of settled, fine weather. Summers can be quite warm. The south tends to be warmer and drier than the north, and the west wetter than the east. Most rain (snow in winter) is in the higher regions of Scotland, Wales and Northern England
Clothing:
Generally mediumweights throughout the year although lightweights possible for summer with warmer clothes for winter. Rainwear at all times
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