Northern Ireland's Education Minister opposes a planned 20% VAT on private school fees, arguing it doesn't align with local funding structure.

Northern Ireland's Education Minister, Paul Givan, is advocating against a planned 20% VAT on private school fees set to start in January 2025. He asserts that private schools in Northern Ireland differ from those in England and should not face this tax, which aims to fund teacher salaries in England. Givan argues that this UK-wide policy does not align with Northern Ireland's education funding structure, potentially increasing costs for parents of about 2,500 students.

September 06, 2024
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