Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper
Frequently asked questions about the UK government's immigration white paper proposals in 2025, including a longer qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain.

Reactions to the New Plan for Immigration: updated reading list
Reactions to the New Plan for Immigration: updated reading list (99 KB , PDF)
This update to a previous reading list collates a selection of recent media coverage and stakeholder responses relevant to the recent consultation on the Government’s New Plan for Immigration policy statement published on 25 March. A separate Library briefing summarises the measures outlined in the New Plan concerned with international protection and the UK’s asylum system.
Reactions to the New Plan for Immigration: updated reading list (99 KB , PDF)
Frequently asked questions about the UK government's immigration white paper proposals in 2025, including a longer qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain.
A short history of UK immigration, asylum and citizenship policy through the lens of government white papers.
What changes have MPs in committee made to the Border Security Bill ahead of report stage on 12 May 2025?