New Brexit law will allow vulnerable EU citizens to apply late to stay in UK

Those with reasonable excuse', such as children in care, will face no time limit, says Home Office

The government is to fast-track legislation it believes will stop vulnerable EU citizens becoming Windrush-type victims of Brexit, it has emerged.

Under new secondary legislation, vulnerable citizens already lawfully living in the country, such as children in care and homeless people, may be able to apply for settled status years after the 30 June 2021 deadline.