Thanks for all the comments. I was worried i had rambled and rambled but it seems some of you thought it might be helpful so i'm very happy.
Ivaniva, how long ago was your last review? Mine was only 3 months prior to the end date (the end date being extended by 3 months due to a small variation (that i forgot to put in my iva story post) so they didn't do another one for me.
If it's been a year etc i'd imagine they will just do the normal thing they do (payslips etc) Give them a quick ring on 0845 279 7229 and see if they need anything from you if you can't wait until Dec 1st. Good luck, those 21 days should fly by!

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