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Two UK private schools close after takeover by Chinese owner
United Kingdom🏛️ Politics18 hr. ago

Two UK private schools close after takeover by Chinese owner

Two historic UK private schools, Durham High School and Ruthin School, are set to close after being acquired by the Chinese-owned Galaxy Global Education. Both institutions confirmed their closures, with Ruthin School announcing immediate shutdown and Durham High School planning to close at the end of the academic term. The closures follow accusations of asset-stripping against Galaxy Global, which previously led to the closure of Malvern St James in Worcestershire. Parents and local authorities expressed concern over the financial management of the schools, while Galaxy Global denied the allegations, emphasizing their commitment to educational quality and transparency.

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Two UK private schools close after takeover by Chinese owner

Two historic UK private schools, Durham High School and Ruthin School, are set to close after being acquired by the Chinese-owned Galaxy Global Education. Both institutions confirmed their closures, with Ruthin School announcing immediate shutdown and Durham High School planning to close at the end of the academic term. The closures follow accusations of asset-stripping against Galaxy Global, which previously led to the closure of Malvern St James in Worcestershire. Parents and local authorities expressed concern over the financial management of the schools, while Galaxy Global denied the allegations, emphasizing their commitment to educational quality and transparency.

Bias read (Left): The article frames the actions of Galaxy Global Education through the lens of 'asset-stripping' and highlights parental concerns, suggesting potential exploitation of educational institutions. While the ownership is foreign, the narrative leans toward questioning the motives and practices of the new

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