EU citizens, particularly Italians, legitimately living and working in the UK have warned they are already facing discrimination as potential employers and landlords demand proof of their settlement status. The Home Office said the UK remained an EU member until 31 October and that requesting documents before that date was illegal. The settled status application process, which began in March, has been criticised for its complexity and inaccessibility for non-internet users. Figures published in August revealed 1.3 million people had applied, around 38% of EU citizens living in the UK.
EU citizens, particularly eastern Europeans, legitimately living and working in the UK have warned they are already facing discrimination as potential employers and landlords demand proof of their settlement status. The Home Office said the UK remained an EU member until 31 October and that requesting documents before that date was illegal. The settled status application process, which began in March, has been criticised for its complexity and inaccessibility for non-internet users. Figures published in August revealed 1.3 million people had applied, around 38% of EU citizens living in the UK.