英国政府宣布将延长申请永居的最低居住年限，提高对英语能力的要求

Core Points - The UK Prime Minister Starmer announced a series of immigration reform measures, including extending the minimum residency period for permanent residency from 5 years to 10 years [1] - In 2023, the net migration to the UK is approaching 1 million, equivalent to the total population of Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city [1] - Starmer emphasized that the Labour government will fulfill its promise to "take back control of the borders," ensuring that immigration policy serves national interests [1]