DEVELOPING: Asylum Reforms Slam Refugees with 20-Year Wait for Permanent Settlement

Breaking News: Asylum Reforms Slap Refugees with 20-Year Wait for Permanent Settlement Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to announce major reforms to the UK asylum system on Monday, which will drastically change the lives of refugees. According to sources, people granted asylum in the UK will now face a 20-year wait before they can apply for permanent settlement. Under the new plans, refugee status will be reviewed regularly, and those whose home countries are deemed safe will be told to return. The initial period of refugee status will be cut from five years to two-and-a-half years, but the time it takes to gain permanent residence in the UK will be significantly lengthened from five years to 20. The move comes as the government seeks to reduce small boat crossings and asylum claims. Home Secretary Mahmood has stated that the reforms are designed to deter people from coming to the UK as refugees. The changes will have a profound impact on the lives of refugees, who will be forced to wait decades for a permanent home. The UK's asylum system is already under scrutiny, and these reforms are likely to spark controversy. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.