Helensburgh school to lose VAT exemption as Labour plans set out in King's Speech
Lomond Schools and other independent institutions will lose their VAT exemption under proposals listed in the King's Speech on Wednesday.
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Originally from Canada, I've got 18 years under my belt as a reporter in the west of Scotland. I cover court, council, social justice, human interest - anything and everything for Clydebank Dumbarton and the Vale, and north-west Glasgow. The most important stories are the snapshots of everyday life.
Lomond Schools and other independent institutions will lose their VAT exemption under proposals listed in the King's Speech on Wednesday.
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