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Home Secretary Doubles Indefinite Leave to Remain to 10 Years

8/19/2026

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will double the period for indefinite leave to remain to 10 years, and to 15 years for care workers.
Unison reported international care-worker recruits fell to 30,000 in 2025-26 and the sector now has about 96,000 vacancies.
Labour MPs Steve Yemm and Rachael Maskell urged Mahmood to keep a five-year settlement route and restore care-worker visa, while a Government spokesman said recruitment was closed over abuse.

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will double the period for indefinite leave to remain to 10 years, and to 15 years for care workers.
Unison reported international care-worker recruits fell to 30,000 in 2025-26 and the sector now has about 96,000 vacancies.
Labour MPs Steve Yemm and Rachael Maskell urged Mahmood to keep a five-year settlement route and restore care-worker visa, while a Government spokesman said recruitment was closed over abuse.