More than 50 Private Schools Closed Since Labour's VAT Raid as Education Survival Warning Issued

54 Private Schools Shuttered Since Labour Launched Tax Raid

At least 54 independent schools have closed since Labour imposed VAT on their fees on 1 January. Into the taxpayer-funded state sector go the kids... As

More than 50 private schools closed since Labour's VAT raid as education survival warning issued

More than 50 private schools have closed since Labour imposed VAT on private school fees, new data has revealed.It brings fears from industry experts that the policy risks are adding strain on the public sector as parents pull students from private schools.The fees, which came into force at the beginning of the year, were part of Labour's general election manifesto as a “revenue-raising” measure.At least 54 private schools, including top prep sc…

Labour taxing education ‘is a bridge too far’ as over 50 private schools close - London Business News

The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget has seen more than 50 private schools since the VAT raid on private education to rake in £1.8 billion by “ending tax breaks.” Industry experts are… The post Labour taxing education ‘is a bridge too far’ as over 50 private schools close appeared first on London Business News