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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Radhika Aligh

The High Court challenge to VAT on independent school fees...The Standard podcast

Teachers, parents and pupils protest outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London over the private school fees VAT policy. - (Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

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A three-day hearing has commenced at London’s High Court as pupils, their parents and a collection of independent and faith schools appeal against Labour’s policy to impose VAT on school fees.

In this episode, Tristan Kirk, the Court Correspondent for The Standard outlines who is bringing the challenge, explains why the hearing has been fast-tracked, and sets out the potential implications of a successful verdict.

Plus, Sony Pictures has finally announced the cast for its biopic on The Beatles and the Standard’s Head of Culture, Martin Robinson, is here to give his views on the ambitious project and how the casting choices might be key to attracting new generations to the story of one of the biggest influences in British music.

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