Foreigners jostle to secure UK residency rights before rules tighten

The United Kingdom has seen a spike in the number of migrants applying for citizenship and permanent settlement ahead of a planned government clampdown. Government data shows what appears to be a rush to secure residency rights in response to changes announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood that would force migrants to wait longer before they can gain them. The Home Office said 199,628 people…

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Foreigners jostle to secure UK residency rights before rules tighten

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