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UK Government Proposes Controversial Changes to Refugee Policies
10/3/2025
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- The UK government plans to extend the wait for refugees to permanent settlement beyond five years.
- The automatic refugee family reunion route will be permanently eliminated.
- Labour's Shadow Home Secretary criticizes the changes as ineffective.
- The Refugee Council warns the new rules may raise smuggling and homelessness risks.
- Reform UK proposes replacing indefinite leave to remain with five-year visas.
