Pirate,
no idea about the recruitment status. However.......
I applied in a moment of desperation and sent off my fifty smackers. Got the automated e-mail saying 'thanks and don't call us'. So I've waited over 3 months, with no contact.
Sent an e-mail asking for an update (as promised) and was gob smacked to get the mail returned. Twice!
Been onto the credit card company. The £50 is now back in my account, subject to their enquiries backing up my complaint of total lack of service.
Plenty of hours in both seats, 8000 total time and of the opinion that no job is better than getting involved. Chip on my shoulder, Moi? It ain't no laffing matter!