Thanks for the response to my post; I really am quite confused. I keep getting such differing advice I think I am coming to the conclusion that it is very much individual and can't really be stated if it is harder or easier, just like a lot of aviation issues.
I completed approximately 100 hrs in the states and am beginning to feel it would be money well spent if I stayed in the UK to get the next parts of my license.
If anybody else is in the same situation or can offer any more advice it would be greatly appreciated,
CPL in the US then IR in UK, or everything in the UK?
Thanks
Surfer