Last I heard (from someone in the know) is that BA are considering bringing forward the end-October retirement to something earlier.
Apparently those who demanded its removal from service are not satisfied with end-October and want it earlier.
Not sure who 'those' people are (BA or Airbus). Probably something to do with the AF Halifax diversion problems of about 3 months ago, with the near loss of the aircraft.
'Twill indeed be a sad day when it last goes.