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Fees have risen more than government predicted, private schools say

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VAT on private school fees was introduced on 1 January across the UK .

The Independent Schools Council says it expects a reduction in pupils applying for private school.

The body representing most UK independent schools says it is too soon to know the full effects of the policy.

HM Treasury says the increase in fees are not only down to VAT and the data "misrepresents reality".

State sector struggling with recruitment and retention and unfilled vacancies are at a record high.

Average fees in private schools have risen by 55% in real terms since 2003 .

As part of their election campaign, Labour promised this would be used to recruit 6,500 specialist teachers in England .

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