Although it seems incredible with 7500 job losses in the offing, the latest info I have is that RAF FRI's will continue to be paid until 1 Apr 05 (and no it's not an early April Fool Joke) - in fact I know a few people that have got their payouts in the last few weeks.
The AFPRB are responsible for recommending the levels of FRI and the last Briefing Note I saw said that a Special Report is being rushed out in the next couple of months ahead of the usual planned report in Feb 05.
So if your are due the cash before Apr 05 then you will be lucky, otherwise expect zero.
D4R