Today, the Chief Minister and I had the pleasure of hosting for lunch leading finance centre professionals and companies in the heart of the City of London. Here’s a short clip. Earlier in the day, I also hosted CEOs of gaming companies and Members of Parliament for breakfast.

Higher taxes won’t just hit betting shops – they’ll hit high streets across the country. Every closure means less for the Treasury, less for councils and fewer local jobs. dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/majo…

When a family-run bookmaker like Jenningsbet, long rooted in local communities, warns that tax rises could damage jobs and growth, the Chancellor should pay close attention. racingpost.com/news/britain/r…

"If you're talking about the levels you've just mentioned...the whole of the UK's betting shops would close." JenningsBet managing director Greg Knight warns of dire consequences in the event of a tax grab on the sector. Video: Talk

Our high streets are already under enormous pressure. The closure of Betfred shops would accelerate their decline, leaving empty units, lost jobs & less money for public services. It's a deeply worrying situation that deserves urgent Treasury attention. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

All bets placed in the UK in the regulated market are taxed in the UK. But the betting and gaming industry also makes an important contribution to the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar which could be affected by any changes in tax rates. ⬇️

🚨Betfred’s warning should set alarm bells ringing — 1,287 shops, 7,500 jobs and millions in local income are at risk. Our already struggling high streets can’t afford another hammer blow. racingpost.com/news/britain/b…

The Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention programme, delivered independently by Ygam and GamCare, and supported by BGC members, reached more than half of all UK 11–19 year olds — “its scale remains unmatched by any other initiative of its kind.” ygam.org/news/evaluatio…

Jenningsbet has been backing British jobs and local communities for decades. When its boss warns that higher taxes could put that at risk, the Treasury should listen. racingpost.com/news/britain/r…

The English Football League and Sky Bet partnership is setting a new standard in sport - from record club investment to community impact and strong safer-gambling safeguards. Read all about it here: politicshome.com/members/articl… #ResponsibleGambling #SportSponsorship

Recent multi-million-pound investments by Genting Casinos and Grosvenor Casinos show the casino industry’s confidence in Britain’s tourism and entertainment sector. Higher taxes now could undermine that confidence and stall future growth. bettingandgamingcouncil.com/news/minister-…

Unregulated gambling sites deliberately mimic trusted brands, making it hard for players to tell the difference. But behind the glossy graphics are serious dangers - no age checks, no responsible gambling tools & no protection if things go wrong. More ➡️ bettingandgamingcouncil.com/news/bgc-launc…

Another stark reminder of the pressures facing our high streets. If long-established names like Betfred are warning of closure, it shows how fragile the situation has become. We urge the Treasury to consider the unintended consequences of tax hikes. dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-ne…

Betting shops play a vital role on the high street — supporting jobs, promoting safer gambling and boosting local trade. The @RacingPost/SIS Betting Shop Manager of the Year celebrates the people who make that happen every day. racingpost.com/news/betting-s…

When betting shops close, the impact ripples across communities – staff, customers, councils, and local businesses all lose. Another tax rise could push even more over the edge. racingpost.com/news/britain/p…

The online gambling black market is growing – and the BGC’s latest video shows why that’s everyone’s problem. More ➡️ bettingandgamingcouncil.com/news/bgc-launc…

Independent research shows the Ygam GamCare Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme had impressive reach — training 40,000 adults and engaging 3.5 million young people over four years. We’re proud to have supported this landmark project. ygam.org/news/evaluatio…

Find out how BGC members are supporting charity Tempus Novo to the tune of £30,000 to help get prisoners back into work. More ▶️ bettingandgamingcouncil.com/news/watch-bgc… Watch now 🔽

🚨Betfred’s warning should set alarm bells ringing. If its shops close, 7,500 jobs would go, councils would lose vital income and yet another blow would fall on our high streets. We urge the Treasury to consider the unintended consequences of tax hikes. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

From Genting’s transformation of the Trocadero to Grosvenor Casinos’s £15m revamp of The Vic & the legendary Hippodrome Casino celebrating 125 years, casino operators are investing & creating jobs. Britain can’t afford to risk that progress with higher taxes. bettingandgamingcouncil.com/news/minister-…