Originally Posted by
UKtravelbear
Unless you tell us this special way no one can tell you if it works!
but if it involves trying to claim your existing passport has been lost / stolen then that won’t work because the moment you report it it will be cancelled.
No it's a legitimate way, apparently there is a way you can do, by applying online and sending a letter from employer saying you can't submit the existing passport.
I was hoping there is someone who has done it here that could shed some light before I attempt it