British Isles

Despite introduction of VAT, more private schools have opened than closed

Despite introduction of VAT, more private schools have opened than closed
More private schools opened than closed in England in 2025 despite policy changes by the Labour Party, including the introduction of VAT on fees. Government data shows 107 independent schools…

Starmer avoids ethics inquiry over his handling of Mandelson appointment

Starmer avoids ethics inquiry over his handling of Mandelson appointment
Keir Starmer has narrowly avoided a parliamentary ethics inquiry over his handling of the appointment of Peter Mandelson, following a Commons vote which exposed divisions within his own party. Although…