This keeps happening - we thought our fridge temp was too high, but after about 3 days opened, our milk here will separate or thicken. It doesn't smell off, so I just cook with it instead of putting in coffee or tea. Is the milk in the UK maybe just not homogenized to the extent US milk is? We've started getting filtered milk which seems to last longer but doesn't taste quite as good.
Also, half-and-half doesn't seem to exist here - I've just been keeping milk and cream on hand, unless someone has found some.
Just Rambling