300,000 children face 10-year wait for settled status under UK plans, says IPPR

A recent analysis by the IPPR reveals that proposed changes to the UK's "earned settlement" policy could force over 300,000 children to wait 10 years for settled status. The Home Office plans to extend the time required for most migrant workers to qualify for permanent residence from five to ten years, and even longer for those in below-graduate level jobs. This retrospective application of the new rules has drawn criticism from Labour MPs who fear it will penalize migrants who made life decisions under the previous regulations. The IPPR argues that delayed settlement could restrict access to education, student finance, and stable employment, potentially increasing child poverty among low-income families. The IPPR is urging the government to protect those already on routes to settlement from these retrospective changes.

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