UK PM Promises Tougher Immigration Rules | JQJO

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to overhaul the immigration system, described as 'broken'. Key changes include stricter English language tests for all visa applicants and their adult dependents, a 10-year wait for settlement (instead of five), and higher skilled worker visa thresholds. While aiming for a 'controlled, selective, and fair' system, critics warn of potential family separation and reduced access to settlement. The reforms, part of a wider effort to reduce net migration, also include ending overseas care worker recruitment and prioritizing domestic workers. Implementation is expected to begin after 2026.