Useful Information

 

Weather

 

The weather in the UK in August can be changeable and unpredictable! Check out the forecast.

 

 

Currency

Pound sterling (£) is the UK currency. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept major credit cards. Sterling travellers' cheques can be cashed at all banks, post offices and most travel agents and hotels. Most ATM machines will accept Visa and MasterCard credit cards for withdrawal, though such transactions will usually incur an additional charge.

 

 

Taxis

 

Delegates will require cash to pay for taxis. Very few taxis in the UK accept credit cards.

 

 

Electricity

British electrical standards are 50Hz, 240 Volts. Appliances set up for 110/125V will require a transformer if they don't already have built-in voltage adjustment. Britain also uses a specific 3-prong plug.

 

 

 

 

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