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UK migrant settlement wait rules
The Refugee Council accuses Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood of hardening 'earned settlement' plans so about 200,000 successful asylum applicants could wait up to 30 years to settle, despite her earlier assurance that only illegal entrants would.
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The Guardian · WorldThu 5 Nov · 13:10 UTC
Shabana Mahmood accused of hardening immigration plans for 200,000 successful asylum applicants Cohort who were told…
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Thursday 5 November
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Refugee Council accuses Mahmood of hardening settlement plans
The charity says refugees who were told they could apply for indefinite leave now face a possible 30-year wait, causing 'distress and uncertainty'.
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The Guardian · WorldRSSThu 5 Nov, 13:10
Shabana Mahmood accused of hardening immigration plans for 200,000 successful asylum applicants Cohort who were told they could apply for indefinite leave now face ‘distress and uncertainty’ over 30-year ‘earned settlement’ plansShabana Mahmood has been accused of causing “distr
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Wednesday 4 November
1 development13:47 UTC
UNHCR criticises UK's 30-year refugee settlement plan
The UN refugee agency said making refugees wait up to 30 years for permission to settle 'raises significant concerns'.
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The Guardian · WorldRSSWed 4 Nov, 13:47
UNHCR criticises UK’s 30-year ‘earned settlement’ plans for refugees Home secretary Shabana Mahmood maintains rigorous rules for those who arrive on small boatsUK politics live – latest updatesThe United Nations refugee agency has said a government plan to make refugees wait up
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Monday 2 November
1 development15:57 UTC
Home secretary lets care workers settle after five years
Mahmood told parliament that care workers already in the UK will not face a 15-year wait, with up to 300,000 able to apply for indefinite leave after five years.
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BBC BreakingXMon 2 Nov, 15:57
Home secretary scraps plan for migrant care workers already in UK to wait 15 years for permanent settlement
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSMon 2 Nov, 16:04
Shabana Mahmood softens immigration plans in face of cabinet backlash Exception for care workers will allow up to 300,000 people to apply for indefinite leave to remain after five yearsUK politics live – latest updatesShabana Mahmood has softened plans to force low-paid workers
The original postReutersBlueskyMon 2 Nov, 16:21
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The original postInsider PaperTelegramMon 2 Nov, 17:54
Britain's Labour government on Monday confirmed plans to make many foreign workers already in the UK wait longer before they can apply to settle permanently. READ: Follow @InsiderPaper for more news
The original postThe HinduRSSMon 2 Nov, 19:04
Many U.K. social care migrant workers to get PR in five years under softer immigration overhaul Under the scheme, finalised on November 2, social care workers earning at least £25,000 per year, who arrived in the U.K. before May 2025, would be eligible for ‘indefinite leave to r
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Sunday 1 November
1 development18:48 UTC
Mahmood to set 10 to 15 year wait for UK settlement
The new rules, due Monday, would make most legal migrants wait about a decade and some up to 15 years; ministers including Angela Rayner raised concerns about care workers.
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The Guardian · WorldRSSSun 1 Nov, 18:48
Home secretary to make some migrants wait 15 years for right to settle in UK MPs say Shabana Mahmood’s new rules risk staff shortages in health and social care and second Windrush scandalShabana Mahmood will announce sweeping new rules on Monday on how long legal migrants must w
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Thu 5 Nov · 13:10 · The Guardian · World
Shabana Mahmood accused of hardening immigration plans for 200,000 successful asylum applicants Cohort who were told…
Refugee Council accuses Mahmood of hardening settlement plansWed 4 Nov · 13:47 · The Guardian · World
UNHCR criticises UK’s 30-year ‘earned settlement’ plans for refugees Home secretary Shabana Mahmood maintains rigorous…
UNHCR criticises UK's 30-year refugee settlement planMon 2 Nov · 19:04 · The Hindu
Many U.K. social care migrant workers to get PR in five years under softer immigration overhaul Under the scheme,…
Home secretary lets care workers settle after five yearsMon 2 Nov · 17:54 · Insider Paper
Britain's Labour government on Monday confirmed plans to make many foreign workers already in the UK wait longer…
Home secretary lets care workers settle after five yearsMon 2 Nov · 16:21 · Reuters
LIVE: Britain’s interior minister addresses parliament on immigration reforms YouTube video by Reuters
Home secretary lets care workers settle after five yearsMon 2 Nov · 16:04 · The Guardian · World
Shabana Mahmood softens immigration plans in face of cabinet backlash Exception for care workers will allow up to…
Home secretary lets care workers settle after five yearsSun 1 Nov · 18:48 · The Guardian · World
Home secretary to make some migrants wait 15 years for right to settle in UK MPs say Shabana Mahmood’s new rules risk…
Mahmood to set 10 to 15 year wait for UK settlement