Stars has instant cash bonuses up to $184/month in the VIP store for May and June. These are exchanged at $0.016/FPP which is the best rate. I just did mine and they are released immediately with no clearing requirements.
No comment on the staggering UK promotion. Hopefully they will do something for Canada.
From
PokerStars.com – UK May VIP Special Offer
“As part of the UK May VIP Special Offer we are also adding cash credits to the VIP Store so that players can gain immediate reward. Players may trade Frequent Player Points (FPP credits) for cash during the months of May and June. And remember, thanks to the VIP status upgrade, you’ll experience the store at your new level. You must be at least a SilverStar VIP to access the VIP Store.
Please note that players may only redeem one of each type of cash bonus during the month, so the maximum amount that can be redeemed is $184 ($8 + $16 + $160)”