Migration · London, United Kingdom · November 2, 2026

UK softens migrant settlement plan, exempting carers

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 2, 2:06 PM ET

Home Secretary Mahmood told Parliament care workers can seek permanent residence after five years. About 280,000 people and dependants could qualify. The change followed cabinet pushback.

Why it matters

Care workers keep a path to settling in the UK.

Background

The plan lengthens the wait for settled status.

The story so far

1. Nov 2UK softens migrant settlement plan, exempting carers
2. Nov 3UK to double wait for permanent residency

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Nov 2, 2:06 PM ET
• BBC Türkçe ↗Nov 2, 6:23 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Nov 2, 2:09 PM ET

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