Keir Starmer is set to announce a major crackdown on immigration, making it harder for people to settle permanently in the UK. Under the new plans, people will need to live in the country for a full decade before they can apply for citizenship, up from the current five-year requirement. However, high-skilled workers such as nurses, doctors, engineers, and AI experts could be fast-tracked for quicker entry, according to No. 10.
As part of the immigration overhaul, the government will tighten English language requirements for all visa routes, and all adult dependents will need to show a basic understanding of the language. The Prime Minister will officially introduce these changes in the long-awaited immigration white paper on Monday, declaring it a “clean break from the past”, reported the BBC.
