https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-to-double-wait-for-permanent-residency-with-exemptions-for-care-workersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-to-double-wait-for-permanent-residency-with-exemptions-for-care-workershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-to-double-wait-for-permanent-residency-with-exemptions-for-care-workers#u182869Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:41:01 +0000The UK has revised its immigration rules, doubling the wait for permanent residency to 10 years for most foreign workers, with exemptions for care workers and higher earners who can qualify sooner. The changes, announced by Shabana Mahmood, aim to overhaul the settlement rules for legal migrants. Refugees who arrive on 'small boats' may have to wait up to 30 years. The new rules are part of a broader effort to reform the UK's immigration system.Why it mattersThe UK's immigration rules have been a subject of debate for months, with the government seeking to balance the need