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United Kingdom immigration news
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United Kingdom plans a 10-year wait for permanent settlement, with five years for some groups
On 2 November 2026, the Home Secretary, the minister responsible for immigration, announced a policy called 'earned settlement'. Under the plan, most
2 November 2026Photo: Marcin Nowak
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