We have been waiting 2 1/2 months now using the postal FLR, they were quick to request the biometrics but since then nothing further from them. It appears that the main point is that as long as u have evidence that they have taken the money then there is nothing to worry about but what I do find annoying is that they have had my Uk passport now for this length of time so if I needed a business trip overseas in the meantime then I would have a big problem.