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Headline: Private school fees rise 22% amid VAT changes, sparking concerns over affordability and pupil numbers

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Private school fees in the UK increased by 22.6% in January compared to a year earlier, according to the Independent Schools Council (ISC), with average termly fees reaching £7,382 including VAT. The introduction of 20% VAT on private school fees from January 1 has been cited as a major factor, alongside national insurance and the end of charitable business rate relief, leading to a "triple whammy" effect on costs.

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