Home Secretary has announced a proposed
new contribution-based settlement model to reduce net migration,
boost integration and reduce pressure on public services.
To ensure people contribute to the economy and society before
being able to settle in the UK, under the new model they will
have to be lawfully resident in the UK for the minimum of 10
years, double the current period.
A person can earn a reduction in the number of years if they meet
earnings or integration requirements, while those who have been
non-compliant at any point will be required to wait longer – or
have their claim refused outright.
The Home Secretary has set out the proposed conditions for
gaining indefinite leave to remain in the UK, including being in
work, making a certain level of National Insurance contributions,
not taking any benefits payments, learning English to a high
standard, having a spotless criminal record, and giving back by,
for example, working in your local community.
The plans will be subject to a consultation, which will be
launched by the end of the year and be open to contributions from
the public.
The Home Secretary has also announced a “Winter of Action”
following the success of this year's Safer Streets summer
initiative, which tackled street-level crime in over 600 town
centres. This winter, police forces across England and Wales will
again partner with local businesses, authorities and police and
crime commissioners to target shop theft and anti-social
behaviour during a peak retail season, as part of the
government's Plan for Change to make our streets safer.
