Any news for the UK though

States and Champs Return November 8  News Archive

We are excited to announce the return of a proud tradition: Magic: The
Gathering - States! Get ready to take your Magic game to the next
level, pit yourself against the fiercest competition your state has to
offer and claim the title of State Champion. Step up and see if you
have the chops to be the best in your state!

We are also pleased to announce the return of Magic: The Gathering -
Champs to Canada! Think you have the wits to dominate the competition
and become a Provincial Champion? Get in the game and let's find out!

Magic: The Gathering - States and Magic: The Gathering - Champs are
presented by Tournament Organizers in cooperation with Wizards of the
Coast, and will be held in all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces.
Tournament locations in the U.S. and Canada will utilize the Standard
format.

Be on the lookout for more information.

Magic: The Gathering - States and Magic: The Gathering - Champs return
November 8, 2008!

http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/news/09052008