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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a significant overhaul of the UK's settlement rules for migrants, which will double the standard wait time for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from five to ten years. High earners and NHS staff will be among those who can apply sooner. The UN refugee agency has expressed concerns about the plan, particularly the requirement for refugees who arrived by irregular means to wait up to 30 years. The government has reduced legal routes for refugees, which the UNHCR welcomed but noted that the extended qualifying period for settlement raises significant concerns.
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