UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has issued an official statement dedicated to the concept of "earned settlement" — a new approach to granting permanent residence to migrants. According to the presented initiative, the right to permanent residence in the country should become the result of fulfilling certain conditions, rather than an automatic consequence of prolonged stay. In her statement, Mahmood emphasized that the migration system requires a review of the principles by which foreign nationals gain the right to permanent settlement. This involves the introduction of additional requirements that applicants must meet before claiming permanent status. Details of the specific criteria and the timeline for the new rules to take effect remain subject to discussion. The initiative is expected to spark broad debate among politicians, human rights organizations, and migration policy experts, as it affects the rights of a large number of people residing in the country on the basis of temporary visas and permits. The Home Secretary's statement is regarded as part of the government's broader strategy to tighten and streamline the UK's migration policy. Details of legislative changes and their practical implementation will be revealed as the initiative progresses through parliamentary procedures.