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York's Queen Margaret School announces closure after 125 years
A private school in North Yorkshire is to close after 125 years, with VAT on school fees and other "mounting financial pressures" being blamed.A statement on Queen Margaret School for Girls' website stated a "strategic review of funding options" had been undertaken and "every possible avenue" had been pursued to find fresh investment, but all had been school, near York, would close on 5 July and, as it was unable to meet the costs of closure, a notice of intention to appoint an administrator had been filed, it decision was "heart-wrenching" and would be "deeply distressing" for the whole school community, according to Terry Burt, chair of the board of governors. The independent boarding and day school, which was founded in 1901, is situated in 75 acres (30 hectares) of woodland six miles (9.5 km) from York and provides education for girls aged 11 to statement from Mr Burt said "despite the tireless efforts" of the school and board, it had been unable "to withstand mounting financial pressures".Labour's introduction of VAT on school fees, as well as "increased national insurance and pension contributions, the removal of charitable-status business rates relief, and rising costs for the upkeep and operation of our estate", were all behind the closure, it said. 'Low pupil enrolment' In his statement, Mr Burt said that over the past 18 months the board had worked hard to respond to the challenges the school faced by "proactively managing resources, introducing energetic new leadership, and expanding our marketing efforts".The board had looked at a possible merger or sale of the school, which led to "advanced discussions with interested parties", but that was ultimately not successful, the statement added that pupil enrolment for this September was "below the viable level required to keep the school open beyond the current academic year"."Our priority is the wellbeing of our pupils, their families and all our incredible teaching staff, and we are committed to ensuring as smooth a transition as possible for everyone", it added."We will work closely with every family to achieve the best possible solution for every pupil and will provide ongoing support to all members of staff."The statement said that education and the day-to-day running of the school, including external exams, would continue as normal until the end of the summer term. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Sun
2 hours ago
- The Sun
How to have a ‘no-spend summer holiday' with a family of four – free festival tickets, meals at Bella Italia and more
THE SUMMER holidays are looming – and with them come scorching prices. The six-week break can cost parents a staggering £1,000 a week - but imagine if you could get days out, sports clubs, restaurant meals, theme parks and even holidays for FREE. 6 6 Here, we reveal how YOU can have a no-spend summer - without missing out on the fun. FREE HOLIDAYS WITH some preparation, it's possible to have a free holiday. Big supermarket spenders can save up loyalty points, like Sainsbury's Nectar and Tesco Clubcard, and use them to book hotels and travel. Tesco has linked with easyJet Holidays this year meaning your vouchers are worth double if you use them to book a break away. Claim a maximum £300 worth of Clubcard Vouchers which equals £600 in credit for easyJet holidays. Try house sitting or swapping for a free family break. Register with sites like TrustedHousesitters or HomeExchange and stay in other people's homes for nothing (but do factor in registration fees). Anna and Pete Bundock enjoy free holiday accommodation thanks to house swapping. They've saved up to £25,000 over the past nine years on 37 trips. With sons Simon, 16, and Martin, 14, they have stayed all over Europe from Switzerland to Germany. This summer, they'll be swapping their home in Crystal Palace for a week's stay in Switzerland and then Mallorca – saving them £5,000. Sales support coordinator Anna, 47, said: 'It's been a no brainer. We've had more holidays because we don't have to pay for accommodation.' They use the website HomeExchange and pay an annual membership fee of £180 for unlimited swaps. 6 6 FREE SPORT There are free alternatives to pricey holiday camps, which cost, on average, a whopping £175 a week. McDonald's runs a series of free football sessions for kids aged 5 to 11 at 1,600 locations until July 27. Visit the fast food chain's website to sign up. There are also McDonalds Fun Football Festivals around the UK throughout July and August. Kellogg's is also offering free football camps for five to 15 year olds. Sign up through the on-pack promotion. Kids can practise their aces for free at tennis sessions offered by There are 12 sites nationwide. Log on to the Lawn Tennis Association's website to find free park tennis sessions too. Free swimming sessions are offered to under 18s at many council leisure centres. Register first before booking the specific slots. FREE WORKSHOPS There's bound to be a free workshop for the kids near you this summer. Dobbies garden centre hosts Little Seedlings gardening workshops for kids aged four to ten. Pets at Home is offering free 45-minute pet workshops. Visit Kids aged six to ten can make movies on an iPad at Apple Summer Camp, hosted in local branches. You can't register yet, so sign up for updates at FREE TOYS AND BOOKS Keep the kids entertained by visiting a local toy library where you can borrow games and more. Some charge a registration fee, but low income families could get free membership. Check out Facebook marketplace and Gumtree for toys, books and games listed for free. Apps like Young Planet will match you with nearby parents who want to get rid of old toys - you don't have to pay anything. Organise a toy swap with other parents and host play dates. FREE FESTIVALS AND TRIPS 6 Look on local events sites or your council website for free festivals near you. You can also read the list at There's Stockton International Riverside Festival in the north-east, and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in the south-west, for example. Fun and colourful free Pride events also take place across the UK in July and August. See if festivals offer free tickets in exchange for helping out. Save up your Tesco Clubcard vouchers and use them to pay for attractions where you get twice the voucher's value to use on tickets. A £5 voucher gives you £10 to spend with Reward Partners, like theme parks, and wildlife parks. Sign up to Sun Club for the year for £12 and get free or discounted tickets for top attractions. We're offering 10,000 free tickets to Warwick Castle - apply before June 18. FREE DAYS OUT Fill your summer break with day trips that won't cost you a penny. There are city farms across the country, which often only ask for a donation. Museums are fun for the family and many are free, like The Golden Thread Gallery in Belfast and Perth Museum in Scotland, which have been shortlisted for this year's Art Fund Museum of the Year. The Young V&A in London was last year's winner. For free days out near you, lists events in 12 towns and cities across the UK. Also check out Eventbrite for free activities. Harry Potter fans can do a free walking tour in Edinburgh. Check out Search 'places to visit' at and filter by 'free to enter' to find more than 200 sites. Go to and search 'walking' for a long list of places to take the family for free. It also lists free places under the 'visit' tab, like Penrose in Cornwall. Catch a movie for free at outdoor screenings around the UK. For example, Sun Money spotted free screenings in Newcastle from late July to early September. FREE FOOD Take the kids out for tea for free at chains and supermarkets. One of the cheapest meals out is at Asda cafe, which is £1 for kids with no adult spend needed. You can get one free children's meal at Morrisons, but you must buy one adult meal worth £4.50 or more. Kids under eight eat free between 12pm-5pm at Angus Steakhouse. Get one free meal for every paying adult. On Thursdays, one child can eat free with every adult meal at Bella Italia. Get a free kids pizza for every full-priced adult main at Franco Manca. Check the T&Cs ahead of time to make sure you qualify - there's an age limit on most deals. I saved £1,200 last summer - here's my no-spend tricks TEACHER Lavania Oluban saved £1,200 last summer on free festival tickets, cheap picnics and more thanks to her no-spend tricks. Lavania , 37, from Birmingham, volunteers to help at festivals and brings her son Arlo, 7, with her. Sharing her tips on Instagram at the_amazing_adventures_of_me, she's bagged free tickets for the past three years at The Big Feastival at Blur bassist Alex James' Cotswold farm by volunteering at the event's craft tent. She saved £300 last year, and around £900 in total over three years. 'The three-hour stint each day is great fun and gives me an Arlo a free pass to the event as well as camping,' she said. Arlo also has a Blue Peter music badge which gets him free entry to loads of attractions, saving Lavania £100 last summer and more than £500 over the year. She said: 'Earlier this year, we went to Edinburgh for the weekend, stayed in a friend's spare room and visited Edinburgh Zoo. 'Arlo got in free with his badge and I used my Blue Light Card, for healthcare workers and teachers, which gave me hugely reduced entry.' Lavania looks for free days out offers on social media and also enters competitions. She once won free entry for four people to Drayton Manor theme park. 'I pick the ones that don't have as many likes or comments, so I have a better chance of winning,' she said. She uses Clubcard points to get free entry to local attractions and then uses Nectar points to buy a picnic. 'I get a real buzz from having a great day out for free.'
The Sun
2 hours ago
- The Sun
Liverpool's surprising secret asking price for Luis Diaz revealed with Barcola or Isak set to replace him
LIVERPOOL'S shock asking price for Luis Diaz has been revealed ahead of his potential move to Barcelona, reports claim. The Colombian forward opened the door to a surprise exit after confessing he was in talks with other clubs this week. Diaz, who has two years left on his Anfield contract, has been linked with an exit since last summer. Despite that, Diaz played a key role in bringing a 20th English title to Merseyside this season, providing 13 goals and seven assists in his best-ever Premier League campaign. Liverpool haven't offered the 28-year-old a contract extension and he could be marginalised after the expected £126million signing of Florian Wirtz - which would smash the British transfer record. Despite initially rejecting Barcelona's advances, Liverpool have reportedly told Diaz that he can leave for just £51million, according to Spanish outlet SPORT. This newly alleged gentleman's agreement is significantly lower than the initially thought £70million asking price. SPORT also claimed that Barca are "convinced" that they will finally land Diaz when the second-half of the summer window opens after the Club World Cup. His girlfriend, Gera Ponce, posted an emotional Instagram message which some fans believed was a farewell. She wrote under a slideshow of photos showcasing Diaz's triumphs in the 2024-25 season: "From the first day we arrived, we felt first hand what it means to be a part of this club. 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "We knew the slogan was 'You'll Never Walk Alone', but to hear them sing it with so much passion, support us every moment and show such unconditional love... confirmed to us that here you never walk alone. "This fanbase doesn't just support, it feels. And what you have made my boyfriend and our entire family feel is something we carry in our souls." Liverpool's £100m Barcola bid / Gyokeres forces Man Utd move / Grealish City axe | Transfers Exposed But Liverpool boss Arne Slot is eagar to keep Diaz for next season's title defence as he plans a potential £300m reboot. As well as Bayer Leverkusen star Wirtz, Liverpool have entered the £100million race for Paris Saint-Germain ace Bradley Barcola, who is often benched in big games for fellow superstar Desire Doue. Liverpool chiefs have also not given up all hope of prising Alexander Isak away from Newcastle. The champions have already spent £29.5m on Wirtz's Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong, 24, with another £40m-plus earmarked for Bournemouth's 21-year-old left-back Milos Kerkez. 3
