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Published 27 July 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering exempting care workers already in the country from tougher indefinite leave to remain rules as part of
Synopsis UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering exempting care workers already in the country from tougher indefinite leave to remain rules as part of wider plans to reform social care. The move aims to ease staffing shortages while the government accelerates work on a Care Service and a review of the sector.
Published: July 27, 2026 โข 11:25 AM IST ยท Updated: July 27, 2026 โข 12:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering exempting care workers already in the country from tougher indefinite leave to remain rules as part of wider plans to reform social care.
The move aims to ease staffing shortages while the government accelerates work on a Care Service and a review of the sector.