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“It’s one thing to say the economy is not doing well and we’ve got a fiscal challenge, but the context we’re now in is that we are having to increase defence spending…
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Irish Footballer Opens Up About Gambling AddictionIrish League footballer Aaron Hogg has shared his struggle with gambling addiction, which led to the loss of his house, car, and the breakdown of his marriage. The 37-year-old, who currently plays…
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GPs urged to help identify gambling addictionHealthcare professionals in England should screen for problem gambling, similar to alcohol and smoking addiction, according to new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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Govt introduces a £5 cap on online slot bettingThe UK government has announced new restrictions on online slot betting, capping spins at £5 for those 25 and over, and £2 for 18–24-year-olds.
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Rachel Reeves' budget fail to raise gambling taxes coined as a "missed opportunity"UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing criticism for what many see as a missed chance to secure an additional £900 million for public funding by increasing taxes on online casinos.
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Labour receives £1 million of gifts from betting firmsAs the controversy over senior Labour figures accepting gifts continues to unfold, it has now emerged that the Party has received more than £1 million in donations from gambling bosses within the…
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Gambling ads tripled during Premier League's opening weekendNew research reveals a sharp rise in gambling adverts during the Premier League’s opening weekend, nearly tripling compared to last year.
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Uefa partnership with big gambling will harm fans - expert warnsA decision by footballing authority Uefa to partner with a major gambling company will harm fans, a public health expert has warned.
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1.6 million children living with adults who are problem gamblers, report showsAround 1.6 million children in the UK are living in a household where an adult is experiencing problem gambling, according to a new report.
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Call to ban gambling sponsors in UK sport as hidden harms are revealedA report by the UK’s gambling industry regulator reveals that the true extent of problem gambling may be hidden, as eleven Premier League teams start the season with major bookmaker sponsors.
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Surge in requests for gambling support following Euro 2024 tournament
More people are seeking help with problem gambling in the wake of Euro 2024 than in the previous tournament, a charity has warned.
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