General Information

Banks and Currency Exchange
The United Kingdom's currency is Pounds Sterling. Scottish pound notes are also issued by banks in Scotland. These are valid throughout the UK but must be exchanged prior to departure from the UK. Credit cards are widely accepted in restaurants and shops. Traveller’s cheques are also accepted for purchasing goods and can be cashed at banks, post offices and hotels.

Insurance
The organisers cannot accept any responsibility for individual travel, medical or personal insurance. Delegates are strongly advised to have their own travel insurance policies.

VAT
You will have to pay UK VAT (17.5%) on most goods and services you purchase. Claims for repayment of VAT can be made by overseas businesses by requesting the appropriate forms from HM Customs & Excise, VAT Overseas Repayments Unit, Customs House, PO Box 34, Londonderry, BT48 7AE, Northern Ireland. Web Site www.hmrc.gov.uk.

If the claim is by a business established in EU countries other than the UK, request form VAT 65.

If the claim is by a business established in non-EU countries, request form VAT 65a.