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Fact-check: Multiple recent X posts, including from GB News [post:27], LBC [post:19], and immigration accounts [post:11], discuss Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's announcement of 30-month asylum reviews modeled on Denmark's system and proposals to extend ILR to 10 years as part of immigration reforms. This is corroborated by UK media like Telegraph, BBC, Sky News, and gov.uk statements on the changes effective from March 2026. The article from BusinessDay Nigeria accurately reflects these real-time, well-reported developments.

UK proposes a 10-year wait to apply for an ILR

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The UK is proposing a 10-year wait for individuals to apply for an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), and may adopt Denmark's model of granting only 30 months of asylum protection. This policy change aims to reform the UK's immigration system. The proposed changes may have significant implications for asylum seekers and immigrants in the UK.

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UK proposes a 10-year wait to apply for an ILR

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