Group says government policy would force many to close and leave deeply religious families with no alternativesIndependent faith schools have held talks with ministers over a proposal to exempt small private establishments from VAT if their fees are far below those charged by elite schools such as Eton.The group, representing more than 270 Jewish, Muslim and Christian independent faith schools that often rely on donations and volunteers to survive, say the government’s policy of adding 20% VAT to fees from this January would force many to close and leave deeply religious families with no alternatives. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/oct/11/private-faith-schools-in-england-lobby-for-vat-exemption-on-fees-under-7690
Author : Richard Adams Education editor
Publish date : 2024-10-11 17:38:31
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Private faith schools in UK lobby for VAT exemption on fees under £7,690
