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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Abbie Llewelyn

House of Lords vote against Government plan to end tax breaks for private schools

The Government change would affect about 1,040 private schools - (David Jones/PA Wire)

The House of Lords has dealt a significant blow to Government plans to end tax relief for private schools.

Peers voted overwhelmingly, by a majority of 91, to remove the key provision from the Non-Domestic (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill.

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