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New UK Policies Hurt Migrant Families, Disability Support Cut

11/29/2025

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A Ghanaian carer in the UK canceled benefits, including disability support for her autistic daughter, due to fears about immigration status under new policies.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced changes that extend the wait for indefinite leave to remain from five to 20 years for those who claim benefits.
Advocacy groups say the policies disproportionately affect migrants from South Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean.

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A Ghanaian carer in the UK canceled benefits, including disability support for her autistic daughter, due to fears about immigration status under new policies.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced changes that extend the wait for indefinite leave to remain from five to 20 years for those who claim benefits.
Advocacy groups say the policies disproportionately affect migrants from South Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean.