Visa application also changed here in Italy starting 26th of July they now use the VAC. Application should be made in person and have to go through all bio electronic thingy. I wonder what happened to my visa and yes like your wives guys I AM ON PANIC!
We have no info on what will happen for the application that is already inside...Husband sent an enquiry email, we will wait until Wednesday and if no reply, I think we will try to contact the UK embassy again