Politics · 13 hours ago
Care Workers Set to Avoid Longer Wait for UK Settlement
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to unveil final changes to indefinite leave to remain next week, the BBC understands. Her plan doubles the usual wait for permanent settlement from five to 10 years, but social care workers already in Britain are now likely to be spared the longer wait. Most other migrants would still face 10 years, cut for higher earners or community contributions.
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