I found a post on pcr-online.biz announcing that the UK iPad 2 launch delayed, although Apple originally denied this it has now been confirmed. I have just recieved an email from Apple inviting me to “Get an iPad on 25 March” and it contains the following statement:
Visit the Apple Retail Store from 5:00 pm and let our Specialists show you round the features, help you choose the perfect model and set everything up just the way you like. Or buy iPad online and get free shipping – directly to your door.
This is also confimed on Apple’s UK web site. However, there is still no sign that you will be able to pre-order your iPad2 before this time – most frustrating!