Institute of Fiscal Studies

Fears of post-election private school “collapse” in Bedford proved unfounded

Suggestions that Bedford's private schools could "collapse" if an in-coming Labour government imposes 20% VAT on school fees have proved unfounded. Labour's manifesto states it will raise £1.5billion from...

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