UK Hikes Visa Fees, Health Surcharge

The hike came hours after universities in the UK increased tuition by almost 60% for foreign, local students   Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the fees and health surcharge paid by visa applicants, including Indians, towards the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), which is funded by the state, will significantly rise. This increase aims to meet the country’s public sector wage increase. Sunak confirmed a hike of 5 to 7 percent across various public sectors, such as for teachers, police, and junior doctors. However, he emphasised that the…

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