January 2024
Private schools warn Labour’s tax plans will hit special needs pupils hardest – 10 January, The Guardian
Heads say independent schools must prepare for policy changes if Labour wins – 17 January, TES
February 2024
Campaigners call for end to private school tax breaks as inequality concern grows – 14 February, The Observer
Universities tighten outreach as debate over private/state advantage intensifies – 22 February, The Times
March 2024
Private schools expand overseas after demand recovers post-pandemic – 12 March, The Guardian
Debate: Should private-school charitable status be abolished? — Opinion round-up – 21 March, New Statesman
April 2024
Parents warn fees are rising as schools pass on increased costs – 9 April, The Telegraph
Calls for more bursaries as wealthiest schools spend less on means-tested aid – 18 April, The Guardian
May 2024
Independent schools report rise in parents seeking fee-relief measures – 7 May, This is Money
Study finds private school pupils still more likely to get top A-levels – 20 May, The Telegraph
June 2024
Sector warns of workforce pressures as recruitment to independent schools tightens – 11 June, TES
Report: many private schools hold large financial reserves while fees rise – 18 June, The Times
July 2024
Government announces intention to remove VAT exemption on private-school fees (policy announced) – 29 July, gov.uk
Analysis: what the VAT proposal would mean for small independent schools and families – 31 July, Financial Times
August 2024
European diplomats lobby UK to exempt international schools from planned VAT – 8 August, Financial Times
Private-school leaders call for clarity on timings and transitional arrangements – 20 August, Independent Schools Council
September 2024
Private schools fear closures if VAT hit goes ahead, heads say – 15 September, The Times
Opinion: Labour’s proposed VAT on fees is a vote winner — or a political risk? – 26 September, The Spectator
October 2024
Private schools report drop in pupil numbers and blame impending VAT measure – 4 October, The Guardian
Government confirms start date for VAT on fees (1 January 2025) and publishes technical papers – 30 October / official material (see gov.uk)
No rise in private school closures since VAT proposal, data shows – 26 October, The Guardian
November 2024
Independent Schools Council (ISC) announces it will take legal action against the VAT-on-fees decision – 1 November, Independent Schools Council
Treasury publish explanatory note and technical guidance for the VAT change – 1 November, gov.uk
