The UK government has announced plans to end a long-standing protection that has allowed some migrants to avoid deportation after establishing family life in the country.

Under the proposed changes, having a partner or children in the UK will no longer automatically provide grounds to block deportation. The government said the move is part of wider immigration reforms aimed at strengthening border controls and ensuring that foreign nationals who have no legal right to remain in the country can be removed more easily.

Officials argue the changes will help restore confidence in the immigration system, while critics are expected to raise concerns about the potential impact on families and children’s welfare. The proposals are expected to be introduced through changes to immigration rules and guidance.