Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has revised her plans for migrant care workers, reducing the wait for permanent settlement from 15 years to five for those already in the UK. This decision follows significant backlash from cabinet members and trade unions, with reports indicating that the changes aim to alleviate pressures in the care sector.
The adjustments include strict requirements for applicants, such as maintaining a clean criminal record. Despite concerns about potential costs to taxpayers, officials described the reforms as a significant transformation of the immigration system.