Labour's VAT raid 'dismantling decades of careful work’ as private schools and parents lose court appeal

Key Highlights

• The Court of Appeal dismissed a challenge against the Labour government's VAT policy on private school fees.
• Claimants argued the tax breached human rights, but the court stated home schooling remains an option.
• The VAT policy is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, and is expected to raise £1.8 billion annually by 2029/30.
• Private schools are considering an appeal to the Supreme Court following the ruling.