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UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood proposes extending migrant care workers wait for permanent residency from five to fifteen years, aiming to save the Treasury ten billion pounds. However, a think tank briefing warns this could cost billions more, as migrants and dependents often contribute more in taxes than they take in benefits until late in life. Labour MPs criticize the policy, arguing it ignores fiscal realities and could harm integration efforts. New analysis suggests the rules could drive away care workers and deter higher-skilled migrants, potentially leading to losses of eleven to twenty-two billion pounds. As pressure mounts, the government considers softer versions with transition periods, but opponents may force a parliamentary vote, leaving the future of these reforms uncertain.

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