- France and Germany criticize UK plan to impose VAT on private school fees
- Ambassadors warn that the policy could force children out of international schools and harm diplomatic relations
- The UK government plans to remove VAT exemption on private school fees to raise funds for state schools
- French and German ambassadors express concern that the policy could impact students in French and German schools in the UK
- They argue that international schools funded by overseas governments should not be subject to the levy
- The move could also deter European business employees from taking postings in the UK
- French and German schools in the UK receive public funding and follow their respective national curriculums
- Ambassadors warn that the VAT measure could affect employees who rely on these schools for their children’s education
Source: ft.com
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