Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to adjust indefinite leave to remain procedures

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By William Smith • Updated Nov 2, 2026 at 02:55

Care workers to be treated like doctors under Mahmood migration plans - The Telegraph — Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to adjust indefinite leave to remain procedures

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to announce changes to the indefinite leave to remain rules. The new rules will treat care workers similarly to doctors and could see some migrants wait up to 10 years for the right to settle in the UK. Skilled migrants are expected to add £115bn to the UK economy under current rules. The announcement comes as part of new immigration laws.

“Skilled migrants are expected to add £115bn to the UK economy under current rules,” — Chloe Radcliffe, regional editor at Stanburn Wick Practice, commented.

Timeline

Oct 30 — Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to announce changes to the indefinite leave to remain rules....

Nov 1 — The announcement comes as part of new immigration laws....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Stanburn Wick Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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