[Boudica]

With stalling, most likely you're pulling up that clutch too fast. The advice on here is pretty sound. I used to struggle on hill starts with the clutch, since I'd pull up too fast when anxious about rolling back. I'd suggest getting a little practice with finding what we call "the biting point" for the clutch, until you are able to find it instinctively.

And I can confirm it's true about the UK license thing - if you learn in an auto, you're not qualified for manual. I am pretty shocked that's not true here too, since it requires more multitasking to do. However, once you get used to it, you'll do it as second nature.