The Foreign and Commonwealth Office in Milton Keynes will cease "in-person" counter services after March 2011. When the situation is urgent, I can arrange for an Agent to obtain next day legalisation and the agent can then send your paperwork onward by Courier so no time need be lost. This will incur fees but on the other hand, you do not have to spend the time and related expense of travel to Milton Keynes. Please phone me for more details