Tell your friend to ask the salesman to call him when the car arrives in the UK.
We asked for updates along the way, and received messages when the car went to the production line, left the factory, arrived in the UK, arrived at the dealership (then made an appointment, gotta wait a week after it arrives at the dealer for some reason – on every order).
Prior: SEAT Ateca Xcellence Lux 1.5 TSI DSG MY19, VW Golf GTE PHEV DSG MY23
Current: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Ultimate
Next: we'll see what's available in 2028.