Gambling operators have just been forced to give 1% of gross profits for 'harm'. They also pay billions in tax. Increasing betting tax from 15% to 25% will lead to shop closures and job losses damaging communities.

Energy in Britain has gotten scarce—and thus expensive. Prices are high in absolute terms, and further above the European average than any point in at least 40 years (barring the 22/23 shock). What's behind this, and is it crimping growth? I took a look for The Economist. (🧵)

“Ever increasing industry demands and the cost of doing business has also been a major factor.” Similar warnings from bookmakers, resteraunters and a multitude of other businesses. Sign of the times.

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"It'll be a huge loss in a wider sense, as so many people hold it very fondly" Heartfelt reaction from Kevin Blake as Thurles Racecourse announces its immediate closure 👇

Excl: Pro-Palestine groups are planning a 'Siege on Labour' day on Monday. An 8-page 'toolkit' urges all 'solidarity groups' across the UK to target Labour MPs, councillors and staff to force the party to take an even tougher stance against Israel: thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

If anyone reads that story they'll realise £750,000 in 2024 came from anti-gambling activist Derek Webb ...

We have now reached the point where the official policy of the British Government and the British Prime Minister could well leave the hostages rotting in Hamas prisons. Not my words, but the words of the hostage families.

The situation at Morecambe FC is critical. Fans, players, staff and the town deserve so much better. Today I have written to the club’s owner urging them to take immediate action to protect this proud club.

𝗪𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥! 😍 One #ITV7 player has predicted seven winners from seven races! 🔥 The £50,000 jackpot lands on day four of Glorious Goodwood! 🤑

Yorkshire during the Edwardian era. Incredibly this stunning film was captured over 120 years ago in c. 1904.

I’m fairly sure industry has funded not only DealMeOut but also Gamban as well as others such as Gordon Moody. You would hope all stand a fair chance of funding under the Stat Levy, which is literally industry funding Jordan Lea Matt Zarb-Cousin Department for Culture, Media and Sport Office for Health Improvement and Disparities

Exclusive: Nigel Farage goes public to deny rumours that have spread in Westminster in recent weeks that he is ill 'I think the fact they are spreading these rumours — which they are — is because it’s the last card they’ve got 'They can’t question us on immigration. They

…The House Article | The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities politicshome.com/opinion/articl…

Quite something to see US-based anti gambling activist Derek Webb say he has “no skin in the game” when he’s donated £1.3m to Labour … once again pans industry for “buying” politicians - doesn’t appear to mention those MPs he has funded

This is a terrific interview with one of the world’s greatest spy writers

We are sad to announce that James Whale MBE died earlier today aged 74, following a lengthy battle with cancer. As a broadcasting legend for over 50-years, James will be missed by so many at TALK and the wider News UK family.

TELLY GOLD: The great Bobby Moore advertises going to pubs. No specific chain. No specific drink either. Just encouraging everyone to pop down the boozer. Different times. (👍🎥 Planet Football)

Eighteen years old and still a great listen. ⁦BBC Radio 4⁩ ⁦Test Match Special⁩ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b0…

.. "New figures suggest the Netherlands' gambling tax hike has resulted in a €200 million black hole compared to last year's tax revenue"