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The Economic Times reports that Britain is preparing to impose a tax of up to £50 on applicants for student or work visas. The fee will go into a “transitional fund” to support government bodies dealing with the impact of immigration, including local authorities and police. Additional details about the fee are forthcoming; UK ministers are expected to make an announcement shortly.