So...after having an update at 12.55 this afternoon via email from Manpower, I was told that they had been in contact with HMPO and that they had confirmed that they dont imagine that it will be too much longer.
Fast forward to over 3 and a half hours later, and they send 2 emails telling me I have not been successful for either position I went for, although I have been assured I have been placed on a reserve list, I doubt very much whether I will be contacted by them, given my experience with their time frames.
For me guys the game is up after 12 long weeks. Good luck to the rest of you. Lots of love x