Home secretary to make some migrants wait 15 years for right to settle in UK

The Guardian World Sunday 01 November 2026, 18:48 UTC By Jessica Elgot and Chris Osuh 1 min read

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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 wait for permanent settlement in the UK, with most likely to wait a decade and some up to 15 years. Ministers – including the housing secretary, Angela Rayner – had raised concerns about the effect the rules would have on care workers already in the UK who would be likely to face a 15-year wait...

MPs say Shabana Mahmood’s new rules risk staff shortages in health and social care and second Windrush scandal

Shabana Mahmood will announce sweeping new rules on Monday on how long legal migrants must wait for permanent settlement in the UK, with most likely to wait a decade and some up to 15 years.

Ministers – including the housing secretary, Angela Rayner – had raised concerns about the effect the rules would have on care workers already in the UK who would be likely to face a 15-year wait for settlement.

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Home secretary to make some migrants wait 15 years for right to settle in UK

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