Rush to Secure Residency Amid UK Clampdown The latest statistics on residency applications in the UK reveal a significant surge in migrants seeking to secure their place before the government tightens its grip on settlement rights.
Between June 2025 and June 2026, 199,628 people were granted settlement, marking a 24% increase from the previous year and the highest figure since 2010.
The driving force behind this rush is not solely the promise of a better life or a more stable future.