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UK's Soaring Visa Fees Threaten Scientific Innovation

5/11/2025

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Nobel laureate Paul Nurse sounds the alarm on soaring visa fees that threaten the UK’s scientific prowess. The Francis Crick Institute alone shells out nearly £800,000 each year for visas, hindering vital research and economic progress. As the government grapples with immigration policy, the stakes for innovation and leadership in science have never been higher.

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Nobel laureate Paul Nurse sounds the alarm on soaring visa fees that threaten the UK’s scientific prowess. The Francis Crick Institute alone shells out nearly £800,000 each year for visas, hindering vital research and economic progress. As the government grapples with immigration policy, the stakes for innovation and leadership in science have never been higher.