I have finally made the decision to leave BT under the latest release scheme.
While discussing the next steps with Dave, my manager, I pressed the 'submit' button to apply to leave under the current terms.
While we were still on the phone, both Dave & I received acknowledgment emails so that's that...
We now sit & wait for the deadline to expire this coming Friday, after which they should hopefully start sorting out who can go & who can't and advising us...