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Home Secretary Sets February 2027 Settlement for 2022 Arrivals

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 2:08 PM UTC · How we work

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Home Secretary Mahmood said 2022 arrivals could qualify for settlement in February 2027.
Mahmood told the Home Affairs Committee new settlement policy and transitional arrangements will be announced later this year.
Labour MP Rachael Maskell called the visa changes morally wrong and urged a rethink.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy rejected the “un-British” label and said the government will not change rules.

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Home Secretary Mahmood said 2022 arrivals could qualify for settlement in February 2027.
Mahmood told the Home Affairs Committee new settlement policy and transitional arrangements will be announced later this year.
Labour MP Rachael Maskell called the visa changes morally wrong and urged a rethink.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy rejected the “un-British” label and said the government will not change rules.