Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:43am on 13 May 2025,Tuesday India Global
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major overhaul of UK immigration policy, doubling the wait time for permanent residency from 5 to 10 years. The move, part of broader efforts to curb migration, is expected to hit Indian nationals the hardest, who form the largest group of immigrants to the UK. New rules will also toughen skilled visa norms, raising education and income thresholds. Starmer vowed to introduce further measures if needed, stating that migration must significantly decline. The reforms respond to domestic political pressure and mark a shift away from earlier liberal immigration policies under past governments. (PC: India Today)
