Increases in Visa fees are “bitter blow” to businesses

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The CBI today commented on a written ministerial statement proposing an increase in visa fees, and an increase in UK-based visa application fees.
Neil Carberry, CBI Director for Employment and Skills policy, said:

“The shock announcement that some work permit charges will rise between 20 and 60 per cent will come as a bitter blow to businesses.
“Firms have yet to see the improvements in customer service they were promised, in return for the last tranche of inflation-busting rises last year.”

Pamela Flores is an events professional with experience at Symposium Events, a UK-based conference and events organization. She has worked in editorial and event coordination roles within the HR and expatriate management sector, contributing to the organization of major conferences including the Expatriate Management and Global Mobility conference. Her background spans online editorial work and events management within the professional conference industry.

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