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UK’s new immigration plans explained
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New measures to change the length of time people arriving in the country have to wait before they can apply for settled status have been welcomed by the care industry.
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Those who stay working in the sector will be able to get leave to remain after five years unlike people in other jobs who now face a longer wait of 10 years at least . The changes have been called a 'U turn' by the Conservatives who say they'll end up costing the taxpayer ten billion pounds.
The announcement by the Home Secretary means that over 300,000 care workers and their adult dependents will be exempt from the extended settlement period, retaining the right to apply after five years instead of the 15 she originally proposed.
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0:00 - UK's new immigration rules revealed
4:45 - Care workers react
8:22 - Shabana Mahmood defends immigration plans
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