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Bereaved parents of gambling addict slam UK Govt inactionThe parents of a young man who tragically took his own life after becoming addicted to gambling have strongly criticised the UK Government for failing to regulate the "predatory" betting industry.
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MP’s receive £100k worth of gifts from gambling firms ahead of gambling law review. More than 30 MPs received gifts totalling more than £100k from various gambling agencies ahead of a landmark review of UK gambling laws, it has emerged.
Gambling
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Government confirms delay to gambling law reviewThe UK Government has confirmed further delays to its long-awaited reform of gambling laws, prompting fears over lives being ruined through gambling addiction.
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Up to 1 million women at risk of gambling harmsWomen are increasingly at risk of gambling addiction and associated harms, a study has found, shedding new light on a problem traditionally associated with men.
Gambling
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'Gambling harms should be taken as seriously as tobacco harms'Former gambling industry insiders are calling for gambling-related harms to be given the same scrutiny as tobacco-related harms.
Gambling
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Tens of thousands of students locked in gambling addictionAlmost 90,000 students in the UK are trapped in gambling addiction, according to a new study.
Gambling
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Warning as gambling reform paper delayedGambling campaigners have warned of more suffering and even suicides due to an important reform paper being delayed.
Gambling
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Minister hints at gambling curbs in conference speechThe government has expressed a willingness to usher in new safety measures to tackle gambling related harms.
Gambling
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Campaigners urge maximum £2 stake on gambling websitesLeading public figures have called for a new legal limit on bets wagered on websites, amidst surging gambling-related harms.
Gambling
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Betting giants shower MPs with gifts before crucial review of betting laws
Gambling companies have been criticised for flooding MPs with donations ahead of a landmark review of legislation.
Gambling