If he doesn't want to wait and see if he gets in after all, he can ask to be rejected immediately so that he can take up one of his Clearing offers. However, it can take a few hours for this to go through, so he should get back to his preferred Clearing option and let them know what's happening. If Keele have said they are processing a rejection, the Clearing uni may well agree to extend the deadline if need be. But check
Yes, to the extent that they don't want any more applicants, but may still have room for some of the ones on their waiting list.
It may take a day or two, or a matter of hours. It depends how busy the admissions team is. If there are delays you need to keep your Clearing uni informed otherwise your offer will lapse.
Asking generally gets better results.
Because they have had other things to do, I'm afraid.
You were extremely lucky, and so were they.
Yes you will
Definitely.
Well, there certainly won't be anyone there now
They will if you don't keep them informed, yes.
Resuts don't appear on Track anyway. If you have met your offer, you need to find out why Nottingham hasn't sorted this, especially as they've already confirmed your insurance!