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UK will end up like Russia if it ignores European court of human rights obligations, Sunak told – UK politics live
President of Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly says UK faces exclusion if it choses to ignore its obligations Today the BBC is...
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Isle of Man to grow cannabis business to diversify economy
British crown dependency hopes to license as many as 10 medicinal cannabis firms by end of 2025 The Isle of Man has for decades been dominated...
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Gambling firm allegedly paid blogs to link new mothers to its online games
Coral had deals with parenting bloggers to offer tips, including on how to relieve stress of caring for a baby, claims source One of the UK’s...
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Tory MP lobbied minister on behalf of casino over gambling laws
Philip Davies lobbied culture minister to include measure after being entertained at Mayfair casino The Conservative MP Philip Davies lobbied the...
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Trading platforms sell the dream of making big money fast. The reality can be far more brutal | Kirsty Major
With wages stagnating, people are turning to complex financial products known as CFDs – risking addiction and disastrous losses Who doesn’t want...
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Talking Horses: Racing could pay heavy price in gambling reform
Affordability checks will hit revenues but there is a world of difference between online slot machines and sports betting A couple of hours after...
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Martin Rowson on plans to overhaul the UK’s gambling laws – cartoon
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Why is gambling reform happening and how do plans tackle addiction?
White paper addresses fast pace of change since advent of smartphones with ‘affordability checks’ and industry levy Gambling addicts will die...
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I run NHS gambling clinics. The white paper doesn’t go nearly far enough | Dr Matt Gaskell
The review fails to address the problem: smartphone games that allow people to carry Las Vegas in their pocket • UK to tighten rules on online...
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‘There will be more people dying’: mother whose daughter took own life criticises gambling white paper
Kay Wadsworth’s daughter Kimberly died aged 32 after a struggle with gambling addiction UK to tighten rules on online gambling after review...
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UK to tighten rules on online gambling after long-awaited review
Much anticipated shakeup to include 1% levy on industry revenue, affordability checks and slot machine stake limits Proposals to tighten...
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Online casinos face curbs after review of gambling in UK
Much-delayed white paper expected to put most controversial measures out to further consultation Online casinos will face tougher restrictions...
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Ban all gambling adverts, say more than half of Britons
Poll backs blanket ban on ads but white paper is expected to opt for levy on betting firms’ profits More than half the public would like to see...
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NFL suspends five players for violating league’s gambling policy
Former first-round pick among five suspended for betting Lions’ Cephus and safety Moore suspended indefinitely The NFL suspended five players...
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All bets aren’t off when it comes to football and its obsession with gambling | Barney Ronay
Football has led the charge on the total intrusion of gambling into every aspect of our daily cultural lives Children don’t like Peter Crouch....
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I was addicted to betting on football – this new ban is nowhere near enough
You can see about 700 gambling ads in every Premier League game. Each one is a potential hook into a lifetime of addiction In the depths of my...
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Japan approves building of first casino
First casino complex to be built in Osaka after ban was lifted despite fears about gambling addiction Japan has approved a controversial plan to...
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Premier League clubs ban gambling sponsors on front of shirts from 2026-27
Gambling brands still allowed on sleeves and hoardings League working on ‘new code’ for gambling sponsorship Premier League clubs have agreed...
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The Derby sponsored by gambling firm after blue chip name search fails
Betfred signs three-year deal that also covers Oaks Jockey Club had been keen to avoid gambling sponsor The Derby at Epsom, Britain’s most...
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‘Incoherent’ Premier League gambling sponsor proposals ignore hoardings
Clubs understood to be close to agreeing plan to ditch betting sponsors from shirts voluntarily Proposals by Premier League football clubs to...