US EditionPrivate schools lose High Court challenge over VAT changes
- The High Court dismissed private schools' challenge against the government's introduction of a 20% VAT on school fees on Friday morning in the UK.
- The policy originated from Labour's 2024 election manifesto commitment to abolish the VAT exemption to raise revenue, with opponents claiming it disproportionately affects vulnerable pupils.
- The court heard arguments that some children rely on private education for special needs, faith, or single-sex schooling, but ruled Parliament's legislation justifies the policy despite some human rights interference.
- Judges noted the policy would raise £1.5 to £1.8 billion yearly for state education, balanced with public interest, while claimants called the decision a "huge disappointment" and vowed to appeal.
- The ruling upholds government fiscal authority but signals ongoing contestation, as private schools and families consider appeals and criticize the tax's impact on education access and sector viability.
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"Written threat" at Lockport High School determined to be non-credible
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Lockport City School District says a "written threat" that caused students and staff to evacuate on Friday afternoon was determined to be non-credible. No safety concerns were found, the district said. Lockport High School was evacuated shortly before dismissal Friday following a written threat found in one of the classrooms, according to Lockport City School District Superintendent Mathis Calvin III. The threat was w…
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