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Former Wales first minister Mark Drakeford arrives at The Senedd, July 16, 2024

SCHOOL TAX: Private schools in Wales with charitable status will no longer enjoy a tax break after the Welsh government today ended business rates relief of at least 80 per cent from April 1.

Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford said: “By removing this tax break, we can free up as much as £1.3 million every year to support local public services.”

Charitable relief for independent schools has already been ended in Scotland and England is considering the same. 

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