Since vinil seems to have an axe to grind here, having rejuvenated this thread, let's get a bit of clarity into the proceedings.
First of all, UKFT is not approved to provide training for JAA licences. The information on their website and, coincidentally, in vinil's posts is very carefully, some might say deviously worded. UKFT claim to provide a "JAR Compliant PPL .... recognized in the UK as well as 186 International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) countries." Quite true, but this is, of course, no more than a FAA PPL which can be gained at any US flight school, in some cases at considerably less cost.
What was said in my last post remains absolutely correct - you can get a FAA PPL at UKFT and subsequently convert it to a JAA PPL (by passing all of the theoretical knowledge examinations and the PPL Skill Test). However, there is nothing to prevent an individual from gaining a FAA PPL elsewhere than UKFT and making their own arrangements with approved organisations in the UK or overseas for the necessary test and examinations.
None of the above is intended to denigrate, in any way, the training provided by UKFT, of which I have absolutely no experience. It is, however, important that potential customers understand exactly where UKFT stands, and that is in exactly the same place as any other US flight school offering training for FAA licences and ratings.
Incidentally, vinil is quite right to say that UKFT are still conducting training for the PPL, IMC and Twin. What he conveniently omits to say is that none of these is a JAA licence or rating. Yes, the PPL that UKFT provide is 'recognised' by the UK CAA - on the same basis as any other ICAO licence.
The rumour about a new FTO in Long Beach was not quite correct. The FTO concerned is, in fact, in the San Diego area and, I understand, has recently been visited by a CAA inspector. According to the CAA website, however, it has not yet received approval.