Both the LAA and the CAA will be conducting Language Proficiency in English (LPE) tests for a level 6 at the Flying Show at the NEC in Birmingham, this upcoming weekend.
All UK pilots were issued with a grandfathered LPE 4 in March 2008 when the LPE requirements kicked in. An LPE 4 expires in four years, so if you have not renewed your LPE 4 by now, or upgraded to a 5 (expires in six years) or a 6 (valid for life), you can now quickly and conveniently get a six for free.
A valid LPE 4 or above is also a requirement for the issue of an EASA license, if and when your current license expires.
CAA announcement:
CAA to endorse pilots' language proficiency at the Flying Show | CAA Newsroom | About the CAA
LAA announcement on the Flyer forums:
FLYER Forums • View topic - Language Proficiency
Mods, could this be made a sticky until the show is over (Dec 2nd)?