Thinking about moving to London? You might want to pause. The UK Labour government, under pressure from Nigel Farage’s Reform Party, is planning tougher immigration rules.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced that migrants may now need 10 years to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), double the current five. Stricter English tests, job requirements, and no access to benefits are also on the table.
Farage has gone even further, threatening to scrap ILR altogether. For Australians on work or ancestry visas, this could mean longer wait times and increased uncertainty. Would you still pack your bags for the UK, or rethink your plans?
