Refugees to face longer route to UK settlement rights

UK to Toughen Rules on Refugees Seeking Permanent Residency

The UK government said on Oct. 2 that it plans to change the requirements for refugees to permanently settle in the UK and end the automatic right of those granted asylum to bring their families to the country. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there will be no “golden ticket” for those wanting to remain, and he planned to introduce a requirement for refugees to earn their right to stay long term. His announcement comes amid growing conce…

Starmer moves to strip refugees of settlement and family rights

Critics say Starmer’s asylum overhaul betrays Labour’s values, leaving refugees in limbo and families divided under tougher UK migration rules.

Refugees to face longer route to settlement rights

Details of the new conditions refugees will have to meet are to be set out later in the autumn.

Britain plans tougher settlement rules for refugees

The new proposal means permanent residence is not guaranteed and will be subject to a longer process that includes showing a contribution to Britain. Photo: Getty Images Britain will no longer automatically extend settlement and family reunion rights to migrants granted asylum, the government says, in a further effort to curb immigration.

U.K. plans tougher settlement rules for refugees

The new proposal will mean permanent residence is not guaranteed, and will be subject to a longer process that includes showing a contribution to Britain

Starmer: No ‘golden ticket’ to UK as refugees will have to earn right to stay

New applications to the existing refugee family reunion route have been suspended since September.