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fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Number of private schools going bust doubles after VAT raid

The number of private schools collapsing into administration has doubled in the first half of this year, as the government's VAT changes bite into the sector's finances. Figures released by risk advisory firm Kroll show that 12 private schools went into administration between January and July, compared with six during the same period last year. Four of those failures occurred in July alone, raising fears that closures could accelerate further.
Education
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fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Breaking down NYC school admissions | amNewYork

Navigating school admissions in NYC involves understanding public and private school options and their distinct features.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Parents prepay 500m in private school fees to avoid Labour's VAT hike

Parents prepaid over £500 million in school fees to evade a new 20% VAT charge on private education.
#education-policy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour turns fire on Farage ahead of Reform UK leader's speech UK politics live

Focus on improving state education by reallocating funds from private school tax breaks.
The two-child benefit cap is still under government review.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

People Who Went To School With The Rich And Famous Are Revealing What They're Like In Real Life

Experiences of attending school with celebrities and the wealthy reveal interesting dynamics and behaviors among students.
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

Two of the most expensive private schools in the UK are in London

Two London private schools charge over £20,000 per term for the 2025/26 academic year.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The new reason state schools are falling behind private schools

A report by the social mobility charity Sutton Trust indicates that independent schools, often in wealthier areas, possess greater resources and can afford to invest in more sophisticated AI solutions.
Education
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

High court dismisses challenges against adding VAT to UK private school fees

The judges noted that adding 20% to private school fees would not have been possible under EU law, highlighting how Brexit has influenced UK policy freedom.
UK politics
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

High Court rejects challenge to Labour's private school VAT policy, dealing blow to parents and schools

The High Court dismissed a challenge to Labour's VAT on private school fees, emphasizing the tax is legal and does not violate human rights.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Two London private schools are forced to close following Labour's VAT raid on fees

The introduction of VAT on private school fees has led to the closure of two London schools due to financial strain.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Outrage as boy, 8, turned away from treatment at London NHS clinic 'because he attends private school'

If you discriminate against children because of the school they went to, where does it end? My son faces a two-tier system.
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