Labour’s controversial decision to slap a 20% VAT on private school fees has triggered a wave of transfers to state schools, as parents rush to escape soaring tuition costs. New figures obtained by The Telegraph show that more than 3,000 pupils have already applied to join state schools since the tax announcement, with another 2,500 students set to leave private … Continue reading Labour’s 20% VAT on private schools sparks mass exodus to state sector as parents flee soaring fees