Thanks for the quick reply. Two final questions before I commit!
1. If I open a VPS will it be sure to be situated on a server in the UK?
2. I notice in discussion number 3889 on these forums (can't post link as don't have 5 posts yet...

) some debate about burstable RAM - can I be assured that burstable RAM will be available on my VPS as advertised?
Thanks again.