European ambassadors say international schools in UK should avoid VAT levy

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European ambassadors have warned that imposing VAT on international schools in the UK could lead to hundreds of pupils leaving.

German ambassador Miguel Berger and French ambassador Helene Duchene told The Times they wanted international schools excluded from plans to impose 20% VAT on private schools.