UK private schools lose VAT court challenge
Judges dismiss three claims that new tax had breached human rights
Judges dismiss three claims that new tax had breached human rights

Delays in dealing with fiscal pressures risk further damage to household consumption, corporate investment and overall growth

No party looks truly ready to confront tax-resistant voters with some hard questions

Times, taxes and ideas about parenting are changing

Data shows increasing popularity of science and maths, while boys overtake girls in top grades

Higher levies on endowment income will more than offset an increase in investment returns

The chancellor’s failure to drive growth and cut spending leaves future levy rises on the cards