UK doubles permanent residency wait to 10 years, exempts care workers

The UK government announced new immigration rules extending the qualifying period for permanent residency from 5 to 10 years for most workers, while higher earners can qualify sooner and care workers are exempt. The policy shift signals a tightening of immigration policy, potentially affecting labor supply and public sentiment. The move is part of broader post-Brexit immigration reforms and may have economic and political implications.

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