This is definitively a regression following the implementation of smaller initrd. I am currently working at fixing this. Your second problem might be caused by not using smaller initrd so I would suggest to wait to test the fix for this.
I can have a test package available quickly if you have the possibility of testing from a PPA (according to a previous bug I think you do) so let me know & I'll tell you where to find the PPA.
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This is definitively a regression following the implementation of smaller initrd. I am currently working at fixing this. Your second problem might be caused by not using smaller initrd so I would suggest to wait to test the fix for this.
I can have a test package available quickly if you have the possibility of testing from a PPA (according to a previous bug I think you do) so let me know & I'll tell you where to find the PPA.