https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-are-the-planned-changes-to-immigration-rulesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-are-the-planned-changes-to-immigration-ruleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-are-the-planned-changes-to-immigration-rules#u181105Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:56:02 +0000The British government has unveiled an overhaul of immigration rules that alters permanent settlement requirements for migrants in the UK. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out the changes, which introduce a 10-year settlement overhaul that could delay over 500,000 migrants. The reforms include curbs on foreign students' right to settle and specific path exceptions for certain workers. The policy shift has drawn varied reactions from political figures and commentators, with some critics calling the changes a climbdown or warning of public costs.Why it mattersThe changes follow months of