Home secretary plans 15-year settlement wait for some migrants

The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is reportedly set to announce new rules requiring some legal migrants to wait 15 years before gaining the right to settle in the UK. MPs warn the changes risk staff shortages in health and social care.

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1. 1 Nov, 18:48 UTCGuardian reports planned 15-year settlement rule

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• Home secretary to make some migrants wait 10 years or more for right to settle in UKThe Guardian