I have been given some more info on this, I make no claims as to it's entire accuracy. This info has come from a couple of reliable sources and I can only pass it on in good faith, please don't shoot the messenger if it proves to be wrong. (I have faith in it though)
The planned switch on of the VOD equipment at Glasgow Headend will go ahead as planned tonight, the project is too far underway to be worth stopping and must go ahead because Simon Duffy announced it would be launched before the shareholders pulled the plug on finances.
The planned launch in Wales will go ahead as planned because it is also at an advanced stage, but the Manchester/Baguely Headend VOD has been put on hold indefinately.
There is also a bit of worry and many senior engineering people involved in the project are holding their breath that everything goes to plan, because the system has so far only been tested in laboratory conditions and not on a live network. Surveys are still ongoing for VOD in other areas, although spending has been cut/put on hold for the project until further notice.
There also seems to be some confusion about who is responsible for the loss of the Metropolitan Police contract, it is understood that broadcast and Business were both involved, with one blaming the other at the moment.
I know where my money would be on the blame!
Apparently too many corner were cut, and they tried to complete the project on the cheap without the right people in place. That smacks of the business division to me.
Please do not shout if any of this proves to be wrong, I am only passing the info on from a couple of ntl sources.