Private schools, pupils and parents lose High Court bid to stop Labour introducing VAT on school fees

Published: 05:11 EDT, 13 June 2025 | Updated: 05:14 EDT, 13 June 2025

A group of private schools, pupils and their parents have lost a High Court challenge over the imposition by the Government of VAT on school fees.

Labour has pushed ahead with their pledge to end a VAT exemption on private schools following a victory at the High Court today.

This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.

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