There is a rumour on the Military Aircrew section of Pprune that the tax-free status of Military and Civil Service lump sums will be taxed with effect from 1 April 2011. IF TRUE then I can see a mass exodus of staff in March next year.
If that is true, and I sincerely hope it isn't then NATS may well think it is comfortably staffed at present for iFACTS training and the like but it won't be come April 1st 2011. I can't think there would be anyone over 55 who would even consider taking the risk of it being taxed. Now who knows how many that may be?