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UK tightens immigration rules

The UK has introduced stricter immigration rules. Now, immigrants need ten years of residency to get permanent migration visas, up from five. This applies to all immigrants, including those from another country. The goal is to enhance assimilation and cut down on temporary labor. The change comes after talks about making migration policies stricter. It affects both local and international communities.

“The UK has introduced stricter immigration rules,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Greyley Mere Network, added during the briefing.

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Nov 1 — The UK has introduced stricter immigration rules....

Nov 2 — It affects both local and international communities....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 58% of Ihots readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Greyley Mere Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greyley Mere Network desk and last updated 03:02 UTC.

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