We brought you the exclusive confirmation that the iPad 2 UK launch is not delayed yesterday, but Apple has double-confirmed it today with a press release to that effect.

The iPad 2 will go on sale in the UK on Friday 25 March, with online orders opening at 01.00 and Apple Stores selling the tablet from 17.00.

iPad 2 UK pricing starts at £399 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only model, and jumps up to £659 for the 64GB Wi-Fi + 3G edition.

iPad 2s all 'round!

Other models are priced as follows: 32GB Wi-Fi only at £479, 64GB Wi-Fi only at £559, 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G at £499 and 32GB Wi-Fi + 3G at £579.

This puts the iPad 2 launch pricing around £40 lower than the original iPad was when it launched. Bargain.

Most of Europe will also be getting the iPad 2 on Friday, including the Czech Republic (no, really!), as will New Zealand, Australia and Mexico.

Steve Jobs addressed the stock concerns in a statement which reads, "While competitors are still struggling to catch up with our first iPad, we've changed the game again with iPad 2.

"We're experiencing amazing demand for iPad 2 in the US, and customers around the world have told us they can't wait to get their hands on it. We appreciate everyone's patience and we are working hard to build enough iPads for everyone."