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Private school VAT raid is discriminatory, legal challenge claims
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Officials brace for collapse of some private schools after VAT raid over fees
Officials are braced for the collapse of some private schools because of the Government’s VAT raid on fees, according to reports. Contingency plans are being drawn up for an influx in demand for state school places from private school pupils driven out of the sector because of the Government’s VAT raid on fees, The Times reported.
The Unforeseen Impact of VAT on Private School Fees
The UK has a robust independent school sector: roughly 2,500 private education institutions educate over 600,000 pupils. The UK
Labour lays out emergency contingency plans as officials ‘brace for private schools collapse’ amid VAT raid
Officials are preparing contingency plans for potential private school closures as the Government's VAT raid on fees is set to take effect in January. Whitehall sources have confirmed they are bracing for possible shutdowns,
Labour preparing for private school closures after VAT raid on fees, suggest reports
Labour preparing for private school closures after VAT raid on fees, suggest reports - A Whitehall source told The Times the government was bracing itself for possible school closures - although a spo
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