UK visa fee increase

The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, at the press conference where he announced the decisions to increase public employees, stated that they accept the rate of increase recommended by a board of experts.

In this context, Sunak affirmed that an increase of 7 percent was given to the police, 6.5 percent to teachers, and 6.5 percent to general practitioners, and that teachers who could not agree with the government on increase this year called off their strike. decisions with the new proposal.

Calling on other unions that decided to go on strike to abandon this decision and accept the offer of a raise, Sunak said: “Strikes not only cause thousands of appointments to be cancelled, but also lengthen waiting times in hospitals. . This is our latest offer. There will be no further price negotiations. We will have no further discussions about payments this year. No strike can change our decision now.” he used the phrases.

“WE WILL INCREASE VISA FEES”

Responding to the question where the money that is not in the budget will come from, Sunak said: “I am not preparing to raise taxes.” saying.

Noting that the health insurance rates paid by immigrants coming to the country will be increased, Sunak said, “We will increase the visa fees a little bit. We will also increase the healthcare payments paid by immigrants who come to our country legally. Those who benefit from health services have to make a payment here. none of the payments have been increased recently.” he said.

Prime Minister Sunak also suggested that billions of pounds will go into the safe with increased visa fees and health payments for migrants. (AA)