Mix. I came over from North America as well and have not looked back. The odd person will bust your nuts about 'Taking jobs' but the majority understand and sometimes admire your choice. The ones that do give you a hard time usually put a sock in it when you tell them you have 4000 hours etc on numerous types. That, and you can vote, pay tax and can be sent to war for the UK, if you hold a British Passport. Bottom line is you are in the country legally and licenced to fly here. Period.
BA is a natural choice and they hire off the 145. Easy is a good option for some Bus time and then a move up. My advice is don't wait as the music is playing loud right now but many suspect it won't last too much longer.