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Private schools to take legal action against planned VAT on fees

The ISC is challenging the UK government's VAT on private school fees due to potential negative impacts on families and students.

Private school VAT raid could include exemptions for military families

The VAT on private school fees is under legal challenge, primarily by Christian schools, due to potential human rights violations.

Private Christian Schools to sue government over VAT plans

The imposition of VAT on school fees is being legally challenged as discriminatory against faith-based schools and families.

Report backing Labour's private school VAT policy written by minister's close friend

Labour's VAT proposal on private schools faces scrutiny due to a potential conflict of interest in the supporting report's authorship.

School VAT tax raid to go ahead in major win for Bridget Phillipson

Education minister Bridget Phillipson defends VAT tax on private schools, asserting it prioritizes state school resource allocation.

Private schools urge treasury to delay VAT implementation until September '25

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

Private schools to take legal action against planned VAT on fees

The ISC is challenging the UK government's VAT on private school fees due to potential negative impacts on families and students.

Private school VAT raid could include exemptions for military families

The VAT on private school fees is under legal challenge, primarily by Christian schools, due to potential human rights violations.

Private Christian Schools to sue government over VAT plans

The imposition of VAT on school fees is being legally challenged as discriminatory against faith-based schools and families.

Report backing Labour's private school VAT policy written by minister's close friend

Labour's VAT proposal on private schools faces scrutiny due to a potential conflict of interest in the supporting report's authorship.

School VAT tax raid to go ahead in major win for Bridget Phillipson

Education minister Bridget Phillipson defends VAT tax on private schools, asserting it prioritizes state school resource allocation.

Private schools urge treasury to delay VAT implementation until September '25

VAT introduction on school fees by January could force many pupils into the state sector, burdening already stretched resources.
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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.
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HMRC now issuing more and more of its heaviest fines for VAT errors - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

HMRC has increased its penalties for 'deliberate' VAT errors by 38%, resulting in substantial fines for businesses.

Landlords and solicitor among those on latest tax-defaulter list

Individuals face severe financial penalties for under-declaring taxes, with recent cases reaching hundreds of thousands of euros in settlements.

HMRC now issuing more and more of its heaviest fines for VAT errors - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

HMRC has increased its penalties for 'deliberate' VAT errors by 38%, resulting in substantial fines for businesses.

Landlords and solicitor among those on latest tax-defaulter list

Individuals face severe financial penalties for under-declaring taxes, with recent cases reaching hundreds of thousands of euros in settlements.
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10,000 fewer children in private schools ahead of Labour's VAT policy, warns sector

Parents are pulling children from private schools due to impending VAT on fees, indicating a shift towards state education.

Reeves facing unlikely alliance of private schools and unions calling for VAT delay

Pressure is mounting on Rachel Reeves to delay her tax proposal on private education fees due to concerns about job losses and educational disruption.

10,000 fewer children in private schools ahead of Labour's VAT policy, warns sector

Parents are pulling children from private schools due to impending VAT on fees, indicating a shift towards state education.

Reeves facing unlikely alliance of private schools and unions calling for VAT delay

Pressure is mounting on Rachel Reeves to delay her tax proposal on private education fees due to concerns about job losses and educational disruption.
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Navigating Tax Obligations for Your Business: Essential Insights

Understanding tax obligations is vital for UK businesses to ensure compliance and avoid pitfalls.
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Private schools to charge VAT from January as Reeves closes payment loophole

Private schools in the UK will face VAT on fees to close tax avoidance schemes, impacting parents, schools, and the education system.

New figures shows the millionth pure battery electric car has been registered

The millionth pure battery electric car has been registered in the UK in January.
SMMT is urging the Treasury to temporarily cut VAT in half on pure battery electric vehicles.

Private schools to charge VAT from January as Reeves closes payment loophole

Private schools in the UK will face VAT on fees to close tax avoidance schemes, impacting parents, schools, and the education system.

New figures shows the millionth pure battery electric car has been registered

The millionth pure battery electric car has been registered in the UK in January.
SMMT is urging the Treasury to temporarily cut VAT in half on pure battery electric vehicles.
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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.
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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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4 months ago

Message to Labour: don't tax school fees. Make private schools work for the public good | Simon Jenkins

Impose VAT on private schools to benefit deprived state schools may lead to unintended consequences.
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4 months ago

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.

Message to Labour: don't tax school fees. Make private schools work for the public good | Simon Jenkins

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.
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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.
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