‘I’m left with a year of nothing’: UK gap year students lose thousands of pounds as tour operator closes

UK gap year students have lost thousands of pounds, with some losing up to £10,000, after tour operator GVI entered liquidation on 1 July. The company, which provided volunteer and internship placements for overseas conservation and marine projects, reportedly continued advertising trips until its sudden closure and website removal. Affected individuals, who booked summer and gap year programmes, are now left without refunds or the promised placements following the company's collapse and cessation of operations.