Why would an EASA state accept UK exams when the latter is no longer part of EASA?
Setting aside partial licenses, even ICAO full ATPL holders ie Australia, NZ, US, Canada etc all have to do the full conversion if they want an EASA license. All 14 exams, LST, full initial medical. No consideration for experience or licenses/ratings currently held.
As the UK CAA is now an autonomous national regulator, why would it be treated differently than other ICAO states?
I do agree that the timing of having a nearly completed license is unfortunate.