Its back! Pretty amazing really. Of course I haven't got it. Nice Mr. Postman put a note through my door today saying as I wasn't around to sign for it, its awaiting my collection in the local Post Office and I will collect it Saturday.
So sent Monday, received Tuesday and turned around straight away by the consulate in Hull - good for them - and back down south for this morning (Wednesday). Pretty good service I would say! And even during the next two days of strikes, special delivery and tracked post will be processed and delivered.