British student stranded waiting for application abroad

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/dec/22/british-student-stranded-in-kenya-for-three-months-waiting-for-passport The story has been broadcasted on the guardian, long story short I travelled and got stuck and had to apply for a passport while abroad in September. Passport printed 1:37pm on 22 December 2022 Application approved 10:22am on 22 December 2022 Documents received 9:25am on 21 October 2022 Application received 11:37am on 29 September 2022 Identity details received 11:37am on 29 September 2022 Email sent to person confirming your identity 11:31am on 29 September 2022 Ask someone to confirm your identity 11:18am on 29 September 2022 Application submitted 11:18am on 29 September 2022