July 2025 – Gambling Legislation

UK Think Tank Calls for Higher Taxes on Harmful Online Gambling Products

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Donnie KendrickLeave a Comment

The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has urged the UK government to reject its proposed flat tax on remote gambling, warning that such a move could increase gambling-related harm and threaten the viability of the horse racing industry. In a new report titled “The Duty to Differentiate,” the think tank calls for a smarter, tiered tax […]

Labour Faces Mounting Pressure Over Gambling Reform Amid Scrutiny of Industry Ties

July 17, 2025 Donnie KendrickLeave a Comment

The United Kingdom’s gambling industry is once again under the political spotlight as a determined group of Labour backbench Members of Parliament push for a comprehensive overhaul of gambling legislation. Their calls for reform are intensifying scrutiny on the Labour leadership, particularly over its historic financial ties to the betting sector. The party has long-standing […]