Cheers guys, thanks for the answers.
I am kind of stuck in a bit of limbo at the moment. I would like to go on and do a night and IMC rating so I would be looking for a full JAR-PPL. Looked at an ICAO one, but European touring is part of my aim. I know technically you're valid, but I have heard the issue is proving you're valid on a "G" plate. And is there not something about the UK about to ban British based "N" plates?
I am also stuck between here and the US. I would prefer here, as I would be used to British Airspace, although the US is more affordable.
The kind of irony is that I know the hire of a plane the otherside will not be too much of an issue. I would look initially for maybe a non-capital investment share, but I have loads of friends and family who would donate to the cost of a flight - before the whole CPL thing it's a donation not a purchase of a ticket
Anyway, thanks for the advice. I'll take it on board and keep on thinking. I hope to complete this summer at some point. I will be changing jobs, and so am going to fit it in between. Just gathering all my info before I need to decide.
Thanks again
J