#private-schools

#private-schools

The UK government defends imposing VAT on private school fees to promote fairness in taxation and enhance public education funding.

National Association of Independent Schools cancels diversity conferences amid federal government's crackdown on equity and inclusion programs.

Rising VAT on school fees may price families out of private education, as schools increasingly hike fees.

Westminster School is London's most expensive private school with fees reaching £20,995 per term.

State schools in London offer quality education, making private schooling optional.

St Paul's School is the second most expensive, emphasizing the high cost associated with elite education.

State funding for private schools is increasing, reaching €143 million for the 2023/24 year, despite rising costs for families.

The addition of VAT to school fees is significantly impacting pupil numbers in private schools, alongside the cost of living and declining birthrates.

Keir Starmer's VAT policy on private schools aims to significantly boost funding for state education.

Republicans aim to increase private school attendance through expanded school choice programs, including tax credits for donations to scholarship funds.

Private schools in the UK have raised fees significantly, contradicting the government's predictions and raising concerns about its impact on the education system.

VAT introduction on school fees by January could force many pupils into the state sector, burdening already stretched resources.

The government is proceeding with adding VAT to private school fees in January 2025 to fund state school improvements.

Labour proposes ending tax breaks for private schools in the UK to invest in state education.