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Private school campaigners liken education secretary to Nazi over VAT plan
Bridget Phillipson has been targeted with personal abuse on Facebook by campaigners opposed to Labour’s tax policy. Members of a campaign group opposing plans to apply VAT to private school ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans
The Independent Schools Council, which represents 1,400 schools, votes to proceed with legal action.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Private schools ‘using the system’ to get extra time in exams in England
Widening gap with state sector for special educational needs support is ‘a real concern’ says education secretaryWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
UK should use private capital to rebuild NHS, say health leaders
Report by NHS Confederation concludes that ministers are likely to need several options to raise capitalWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Silicon Valley’s General Catalyst raises $8bn in global push
New money is the largest sum raised by a venture capital firm in more than 2 yearsBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
UK tax raid on private equity could raise £1bn, say researchers
Analysis of HMRC data by Centre for the Analysis of Taxation comes as industry braces for Budget changesBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
UK hits wealthy with raids on non-doms, private equity and estates
Chancellor pressed ahead with contentious changes to offshore trusts used by rich foreignersBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?
Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026Business - Financial Times - October 31 -
UK government explores privately funded Birmingham-Manchester rail link
Mayors argue new train line is needed after northern leg of HS2 was axed on cost groundsWorld - Financial Times - 13 hours ago -
Neuberger Berman-led consortium takes stake in EQT-backed private school operator
Deal values Nord Anglia at $14.5bn as private equity groups dive into education sectorBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Higher UK air taxes will not deter private jet customers, industry bosses say
Passenger duty will increase 50 per cent for the largest private jets in 2026World - Financial Times - November 1 -
Alexandra Burke discovers every day is a school day on Drag Race UK
Alexandra Burke discovers every day is a school day on Drag Race UKTop stories - BBC News - October 18 -
UK-France school trips at risk of being axed as Brexit checks come in
French government officials and teachers express ‘concern’ over the impact of incoming border checks on student travelBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
France and Germany attack UK plan to levy VAT on international school fees
Proposal to impose value added tax in the Budget risks damaging diplomatic ties, ambassadors sayBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Push for black and Asian soldiers’ input in world wars to be taught in UK schools
Exclusive: Awareness of contribution of black and Asian soldiers could help tackle racism, say leading minority ethnic voices. Politicians and community leaders are calling for the history of ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals
New legislation would cover children’s playgrounds, but pub gardens win reprieve after industry objectionsBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Scheme to boost French school trips to Britain ‘at risk’ under new UK entry rules
Trade body for France’s travel industry reportedly writes to UK home secretary over concerns for programme’s future. A scheme designed to boost the numbers of French children able to travel to ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
The bear who was a private in the Polish army
The bear was enlisted into the Polish army and served alongside soldiers during World War Two.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Inside the Nasty Rivalry Rocking the World of Private Jets
The head of a private-jet company has been involved in a massive, often secret campaign to undermine his bitter rival. Now it’s spilling out into the open.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 11 -
Salmond's body to be brought home on private flight
The former first minister died at a conference in North Macedonia on Saturday at the age of 69.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Don’t bring back traditional private-sector pensions
They’re not good for workers and distract from the key issue: continuous coverageBusiness - MarketWatch - October 16 -
The Scandal of the Indonesian Leader’s Son and the Private Jet
It was a major blow to the Everyman image cultivated by President Joko Widodo, who stepped down on Sunday.World - The New York Times - October 20 -
Can the private sector deliver Labour’s housebuilding boom?
Government still has to tackle how commercial incentives limit supply of new homesWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
‘Bespoke’ private banking: the ultimate in customer service?
Ultra-wealthy clients can pay for customised care in investments, tax and family governance. But they may not get everything they needBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Carried interest: private equity’s tax break
The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunesBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Private equity eyes a deal with Reeves on carried interest
Labour’s agenda highlights tension between raising taxes and courting internationally mobile financiersWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Private jets, carried interest and non-doms
Plus, Harvey Schwartz leaves a troubled fintech’s board and BHP sends mixed messages about interest in buying its rivalWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Cruise companies pour money into lucrative private resorts
Passenger numbers and profit forecasts are up as operators respond to a tourism backlash by building their own facilitiesBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager
Money manager tries to catch up with rivals as investors shift into unlisted assetsBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Why These Fast-Growing Companies Turned to Private Equity
PE firms get a bad rap. These CEOs partnered with them anyway.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Tackling misinformation at school
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Schools tackle false info amid hurricanes, election Schools face challenges teaching children how to ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
The boom in home schooling
Parents and children unhappy with traditional education are turning to online alternatives after the pandemic opened the door to new ways of learningWorld - Financial Times - October 15