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First of all I would like to clarify that my initial post was not ment to be rude in any way.

It was just my surprise that prices on "the island" are not comparable to prices on the "continent"

The Pound is good... for one it insulates the UK from financial decisions made by unknown unelected technicrats in Europe. ...

Mel,

this is absolutely correct,
but (I feel) it also insulates the few european "NON EURO" countries
from european (or global) business
as one has to take the risk of changes in (one or more) exchange rates.
(at least for long term conracts)

(I don't like this kind of russian roulette)

Another thing that just pops to mind:

Have you ever tried to pay a bill (cash) in Kent with just scottish pounds in your pocket?

IMPOSSIBLE

(eventhough the exchange rate is 1:1)

That makes me feel they don't even have a common currency on the island

But the pound is good !

This is why people in Kent hire a van to go to France for shopping simple things like washing powder
(and wine of course)



And we don't need to talk about Ireland...

(Hit me if you feel you need to . . .)