The UK government plans to increase fees for migrants’ visa applications and the immigration health surcharge to generate funds for public sector pay rises. The adjustments to these fees are expected to generate over a billion pounds in revenue.

In addition, the proposed pay increases include a 7% rise for police officers, 6.5% for teachers, 6% for senior NHS staff, and 6% for junior doctors. The Prime Minister has called for unions to suspend industrial actions, stating that a “fair deal” has been reached. The UK government has faced significant walkouts across various sectors due to the Ukraine war, Brexit, and rising living costs.