Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans
The Independent Schools Council is initiating a legal challenge against the government's introduction of VAT on private school fees.
Streeting tells private schools to cut cloth like state schools' over VAT worries
Rising VAT on school fees may price families out of private education, as schools increasingly hike fees.
Private school campaigners liken education secretary to Nazi over VAT plan
The campaign against VAT on private school fees has turned personal, with extreme abuse targeted at Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.
Private schools say drop in enrolments mainly due to impending VAT on fees
The addition of VAT to school fees is significantly impacting pupil numbers in private schools, alongside the cost of living and declining birthrates.
Phillipson says private schools at risk over VAT hike already face budget shortfalls
Labour's plan to impose VAT on private schools aims to improve funding for state schools and address private institutions' budget issues.
Labour's private school tax plans may damage equality progress education chief
Labour's plan to charge VAT on private school fees could disproportionately impact girls' schools and hinder progress in gender equality.
The Girls' School Association (GSA) warns that if private schools are forced to close due to Labour's policy, there could be fewer options for girls' education.
Labour remains committed to implementing a 20% VAT on private school fees and ending tax exemptions for private schools in England.
Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans
The Independent Schools Council is initiating a legal challenge against the government's introduction of VAT on private school fees.
Streeting tells private schools to cut cloth like state schools' over VAT worries
Rising VAT on school fees may price families out of private education, as schools increasingly hike fees.
Private school campaigners liken education secretary to Nazi over VAT plan
The campaign against VAT on private school fees has turned personal, with extreme abuse targeted at Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.
Private schools say drop in enrolments mainly due to impending VAT on fees
The addition of VAT to school fees is significantly impacting pupil numbers in private schools, alongside the cost of living and declining birthrates.
Phillipson says private schools at risk over VAT hike already face budget shortfalls
Labour's plan to impose VAT on private schools aims to improve funding for state schools and address private institutions' budget issues.
Labour's private school tax plans may damage equality progress education chief
Labour's plan to charge VAT on private school fees could disproportionately impact girls' schools and hinder progress in gender equality.
The Girls' School Association (GSA) warns that if private schools are forced to close due to Labour's policy, there could be fewer options for girls' education.
Labour remains committed to implementing a 20% VAT on private school fees and ending tax exemptions for private schools in England.
Taxi tax' may lead to 5 million fewer trips to restaurants and pubs per year
The UK government's proposed taxi tax could result in 5 million fewer journeys to pubs and restaurants, negatively impacting the hospitality industry's recovery from the pandemic.
New legislation would require minicab firms to add VAT to fares, increasing the price of journeys by 20%. Research shows that a third of people would be less likely to take a taxi if prices were hiked by that amount.
Judge defines Monster Munch in bizarre ruling on Walkers' poppadoms
Walkers' sensation poppadoms are classified as crisps for VAT purposes, meaning the company will have to pay the standard 20% VAT on the products.
The tribunal ruled that the poppadoms should be classified as snacks, similar to potato crisps, and therefore not eligible for zero-rated VAT.
Half could move children out of private education and into state schools if 20% VAT is added to school fees - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
24% of parents/grandparents consider moving children from private to state schools if 20% VAT imposed on fees.
Could Labour's plan to put VAT on private schools lead to parents 'Finding Religion'
Labour Party proposes VAT on private schools to level the education playing field.
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Impose VAT on private schools to benefit deprived state schools may lead to unintended consequences.
Half could move children out of private education and into state schools if 20% VAT is added to school fees - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
24% of parents/grandparents consider moving children from private to state schools if 20% VAT imposed on fees.
Paying private school fees years ahead may create VAT disputes, experts warn
Parents are paying private school fees in advance to avoid Labour's VAT plans, which may lead to potential tax disputes and legal challenges in the future.
EU tax breaks could benefit dealers at Basel
Around half of Art Basel's galleries are in Switzerland, and an EU VAT directive affecting art sales is a key concern for exhibitors.