Labour preparing for private school closures after VAT raid on fees, suggest reports
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The Independent emphasizes the necessity of on-the-ground reporters to convey both perspectives during critical times in U.S. history, especially regarding reproductive rights and climate change.
Contingency plans in Whitehall indicate concerns over private school closures due to upcoming VAT, with smaller institutions particularly at risk amid financial pressures and increasing fees.
The government’s decision to remove VAT exemptions for private schools has faced backlash, despite officials asserting that the situation is misrepresented, highlighting tensions between public and private education funding.
The projected £460m tax from private school fees is expected to finance 6,500 new teachers for state schools, pointing to a significant shift in educational funding strategy.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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