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flag UK proposes stricter rules for permanent residency, requiring English, work, and community ties.

flag The UK is proposing stricter rules for migrants seeking permanent residency, requiring proof of English proficiency, social security contributions, a clean criminal record, no benefit claims, and community volunteering, according to Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood. flag The changes, part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government strategy to counter anti-immigration sentiment, aim to replace the current five-year path to indefinite leave with criteria emphasizing societal contribution and integration. flag A public consultation is planned for later in 2025, as Labour seeks to balance policy reform with voter concerns amid political pressure from the Reform UK party, which advocates for renewable work visas. flag The government frames its approach as promoting accountability and inclusion while opposing what it calls divisive proposals from the opposition.

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