London Time
London is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in Winter. From late March until October, British Summer Time (GMT +1) operates.
Currency
Britain's currency is the pound (£) sterling. There are 100 pennies to each pound. Coins come in denominations of 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2. Notes are issues in denominations of £5, £10, £20, and £50.
National Holidays
1 Jan- New Year's Day Mar/April- Good Friday Mar/April- Easter Monday First Monday of May- May Day Holiday Last Monday of May- Spring Bank Holiday Last Monday of August- Late Summer Bank Holiday 25 December- Christmas Day 26 December- Boxing Day
Personal Safety
London is a very safe city. Police officers are often seen on the beat (walking along the streets). The people of London are friendly and approachable. Dial 999 for any emergency to contact the police, ambulance, firebrigade from any phone, free of charge.
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