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- The government proposal would raise the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years.
- It would also extend the refugee settlement pathway to up to 20 years, with reviews every 30 months.
- Housing Secretary Angela Rayner warned the extensions would unfairly penalise care workers who moved to the UK.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood met EU Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner in London to discuss migration cooperation.