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Private schools lose High Court challenge over VAT changes

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

Three judges rejected a legal challenge over the policy of adding VAT to fees.

Lawyers representing families and private schools argued that the policy was discriminatory.

Government said it would raise 1.8bn a year by 2029/30 which it would spend on raising standards.

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English

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