The pilots in this thread have said that 'expect late landing clearance' has been a trigger to prepare for a go-around.
Perhaps this is what UK-based pilots think about when they hear that phrase. If so then they are second guessing the controller. Which is fine, and they are doing it in the sensible, defensive, way.
Imagine that you do not speak English as a first language. ATC have just told you that you will be getting a landing clearance, just not yet.
And old war stories of giving a landing clearance when the aircraft has already touched down precisely shows the problems resulting from the use of this phraseology. I'm glad to know that things have moved on a bit in terms of safety.
Is it just me?