The Home Secretary is expected to announce changes to the rules governing indefinite leave to remain for migrants in the UK, as the Government faces opposition from within its own ranks over plans affecting migrant workers already in the country.
Indefinite leave to remain allows eligible migrants to stay in the UK without a time limit. The proposed changes would affect workers who are already living in the country, although the details of the revised rules have not been provided.
The Home Secretary’s expected announcement comes after concerns were raised within government about the plans. The nature of that opposition, and whether it has led to significant changes to the proposals, remains unclear from the available information.
Further details are expected when the Home Secretary sets out the changes, including how they would apply to migrant workers already in the UK and what effect they could have on future applications for indefinite leave to remain.
