Great idea sikeano! Or perhaps an even easier solution would be to apply for British citizenship (change my current passport for a UK passport) and get my bank account sorted out that way...
You´re obviously British and therefore have no idea about the nightmare foreigners have to go through to open a UK bank account. All in the name of ´fighting crime and terrorism.´ As if Osama-the-terrorist can´t fake a BT phone bill before building a complex explosive device!
Third world? Yes! Have a look on the European mainland and Switzerland! Internet banking is still in it´s infancy in the UK, same goes for international transfers and standardization. Desperately clinging to an outdated system and charging hefty fees for the privilege!
Cheers!
p.s. There´s no longer a need to change a EU drivers license to a UK one. Just like you don´t need to change a EU JAR license for a UK JAR license anymore.
(except if you work for EZY! 
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