Court of Appeal Rejects Faith School Challenge to VAT on School Fees - Debate Over Parental Choice Continues
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a legal challenge brought by groups representing lower-cost faith-based schools against the imposition of VAT on independent school fees. The ruling acknowledges that some families may be affected but notes that parents retain access to state education or home education. The Association for Families of Independent Schools (AFIS) C.I.C. says the case raises wider questions about parental choice and the impact of public policy on families who choose independent sc
Mar 13, 2026
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