First of all when you write on a forum, write always in a concise way using the punctuation marks. Most of the users' first language in here is not English.
Study and study english a lot, but it seems english should be your first language when you say you left the UK at the age of 13.
To become a pilot in Europe, you don't need a work permit - you should be an european citizen! When if you're going to work outside Europe, you may need a VISA.
To become a pilot you just need a medical certificate, a Commercial Pilot Licence, with all the additional ratings: Multi Engine Rating, Instrumental Rating, Night Rating and not to forget to pass all the ATPL subjects by sitting the exams.
After that, NETWORKING NETWORKING NETWORKING! Make yourself to be known with good attitude and behaviour.
Looking only for airline jobs could be a bad idea, and in general aviation who you know is very helpful.
For the rest, use the Search function.