The Labour government under Keir Starmer is pressing ahead with sweeping reforms to the UK's immigration system. Ministers say the changes are designed to reduce net migration, tighten settlement rules and restore public confidence that the country's borders are under control.
The proposals were first set out in a White Paper in May 2025 and are now being shaped into legislation. They cover longer settlement periods, tougher visa requirements, stricter rules for family migration and the introduction of a digital identity scheme.
