Care workers to be treated like doctors under Mahmood migration plans - The Telegraph

Changes to indefinite leave to remain rules to be unveiled by Shabana Mahmood

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to unveil changes to the indefinite leave to remain rules. The new rules will treat care workers similarly to doctors and could see some migrants wait up to 10 years for the right to settle in the UK. Skilled migrants are expected to supply £115bn to the UK economy under current rules. The announcement comes as part of new immigration laws.

“The announcement comes as part of new immigration laws,” — Marcus Brennan, economic affairs editor at Copburn Stow Services, explained.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to unveil changes to the indefinite leave to remain rules....

Nov 1 — The announcement comes as part of new immigration laws....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Copburn Stow Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copburn Stow Services desk and last updated 03:48 UTC.

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