2 h. ago UK Budget 2025: Labour's £26 billion tax gamble risks choking off economic growth

If the economy fails to improve, Labour’s troubles and poll ratings will only get worse

Economics

9 h. ago William Hill and 888 owner Evoke to slash thousands of jobs after £1.1bn budget raid on the gambling industry

Rachel Reeves raised remote gaming duty, levied on online casinos, from 21% to 40% from April. And she lifted the levy on online sports betting from 15% to 25%.

Economics

18 h. ago Betting and gaming shares tumble amid Budget gambling tax changes

Shares in British betting and gaming firms, including Entain, William Hill UK, Evoke, and Flutter, tumbled after the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) announced upcoming increases in gambling duties.

Economics

19 h. ago Budget 2025 live: Income tax thresholds to be frozen for three years in budget, OBR leak indicates

Forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility were accidentally published before Rachel Reeves gives her statementUK borrowing costs fall after early release of budget forecasts – business liveCould you do better than Reeves? Play our gamePaul Nowak, the TUC general secretary, has rejected the concerns raised by the Resolution Foundation (see 9.54am) about the rise in the minimum wage rates. Asked about the thinktank’s comments, Nowak told Times Radio:I don’t accept those concerns ...First of all, that recommendation is based on the Low Pay Commission, which brings together employers, unions, independent experts, they’re tasked with making a recommendation on the minimum wage, which balances getting money into people’s pockets and the impact on unemployment. Continue reading...

Economics

22 h. ago Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves says tax and spending changes based on ‘fair and necessary’ choices

Chancellor to deliver fiscal statement, billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government, at 12.30pmTax, pensions, savings: what to expect in the budgetReeves’s high-stakes budget in five key chartsCould you do better than Reeves? Play our gameYesterday the Metropolitan police said they were not allowing a planned protest in Westminster by farmers to coincide with the budget. Farmers have been protesting regularly about the decision announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget last year to extend inheritance tax to farms.The decision was criticised by the Conservative party, who said originally the Met had indicated the protest would be allowed. Last night Victoria Atkins, the shadow environment secretary, issued a statement saying:It doesn’t smell right, particularly when we think of the regular and frequent protests that are allowed in SW1 which inconvenience motorists, residents and businesses without consideration. Is this to save the chancellor embarrassment ahead of her budget o...

Economics

40 h. ago Nvidia shares tumble on signs Google gaining upper hand in AI

Chipmaker hit by $300bn sell-off in early trading

Politics

40 h. ago What to expect in budget 2025: tax, VAT, pensions, savings and more

Here’s what Rachel Reeves is tipped to announce after months of speculationCould you do better than Reeves as chancellor? Play our interactive budget gameEvery chancellor likes to float ideas before a budget to test how they might land with the public.However, the sheer volume of policy ideas floated – and in some cases quickly jettisoned – through the media in the run-up to Wednesday’s Westminster set-piece has set Rachel Reeves’s second budget apart. Continue reading...

Economics

43 h. ago England warned ‘wickets fall in clumps’ with pink ball under lights at the Gabba

‘You’ve got to stay in it and make most of middle session’Siddle and Law back tourists’ decision to skip CanberraAs they lick their wounds after a first-Test defeat in which they lost five wickets for 12 runs in their first innings and four for 11 in their second, England have been warned to prepare for conditions where “wickets fall in clumps” when the Ashes resume in Brisbane next week.David Sundarski, curator at the Gabba, is preparing for a second day-night game in quick succession after the Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and Victoria, which ended on Monday with the home side winning by seven wickets inside three days. Continue reading...

Events

45 h. ago GB gambling industry makes £16.8bn in year to March – up 7.3%

The Gambling Commission said the latest annual industry statistics showed the rise was largely driven by online gambling.

Economics

47 h. ago San Francisco 49ers star Jauan Jennings throws punch at rival after ‘cheap shot’ in NFL game

Jauan Jennings and Tre’Von Moehrig were involved in a confrontation after Monday night’s game between San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers

Politics

59 h. ago BREAKING: Everton given bizarre red card vs Man United after clash between teammates

Everton were given a red card after a disagreement between their players during the game against Manchester United

Politics

59 h. ago Everton given bizarre red card vs Man United after clash between teammates

Everton were given a red card after a disagreement between their players during the game against Manchester United

Politics

62 h. ago DraftKings announces partnership with St Louis Blues ahead of Missouri sports betting launch

The partnership was struck ahead of the launch of legalized sports betting in the Show-Me State

Politics

62 h. ago MLB Commissioner claims league is ‘prepared to move forward’ under current betting regulations

Rob Manfred said he does not expect any further restrictions after the league made changes to regulations surrounding prop bets

Events

4 d. ago UK gambling firms spent ‘astronomic’ £2bn on advertising last year

Calls for Rachel Reeves to increase taxes in budget as estimate outstrips duties collected from online casinosBritish gambling companies spent an “astronomic” £2bn on advertising and marketing last year, according to a new estimate that has intensified calls for the chancellor to increase taxes on the sector.Bookmakers, online casinos and slot machine companies spent the sum through a mixture of print and digital promotions, as well as affiliate programmes, where third parties are paid to steer gamblers towards particular operators in return for a fee. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Betfair Casino Bonus: 50 No Deposit Free Spins + Play £10 To Get 100 Free Spins

Everything you need to know about the latest welcome offer from Betfair’s online casino, the gaming branch of one of the UK’s best-known betting sites

Economics

6 d. ago Proposed bill to expand online sports betting in Wisconsin postponed until 2026

The legislation would allow online betting through apps connected to computer servers on tribal land

Politics

7 d. ago US sports betting: Which states have legalized online sportsbooks?

38 states and Washington DC have legalized betting since the changes in legislation in 2018

Politics

9 d. ago Missouri casino scene in good health ahead of sports betting launch

The state’s Gaming Commission confirmed a nine per cent increase in casino revenues compared to October 2024

Politics

9 d. ago DraftKings, FanDuel among bookies cleared for early Missouri sports betting registration

Bettors in Missouri can register and open accounts with sports betting sites from November 17

Sport