5 h. ago King's racehorse trainer warns there has 'never been a bigger threat to the industry' than proposed gambling tax

Nicky Henderson and William Haggas have urged the Chancellor to protect horse racing from punishing tax hikes as they argue that 'racing isn't just a sport' but an historic part of British life.

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18 h. ago Reeves torpedoes Labour's manifesto in huge Budget tax gamble which could put Farage in No10

Commentary: The Chancellor has been so clear that she is going to torch the party’s manifesto tax promise that a U-turn now would stun Westminster

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21 h. ago Reeves torpedoes Labour's manifesto in huge tax gamble which could put Farage in No10

Commentary: The Chancellor has been so clear that she is going to torch the party’s manifesto tax promise that a U-turn now would stun Westminster

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37 h. ago Rachel Reeves' planned gambling tax crackdown 'will boost the criminal black market'

A levy rise by the chancellor on the £7bn sector could trigger a surge in punters using black market websites run by crooks

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54 h. ago Rachel Reeves' 'war on fun' gambling tax explained – and what it could mean for you

The Chancellor's Autumn Budget at the end of the month could see the gambling industry hit with tax hikes as a means for plugging the massive £30bn black hole in public finances

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55 h. ago Rachel Reeves warned gambling tax hikes will 'hammer punters' and 'shut 3,400 bookies'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged by the IPPR think tank to more than double the tax rate on gaming machines in her Budget on November 26

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3 d. ago Dog trainer warns 'don't waste time and energy' with common puppy mistake

The advice was shared in an educational video posted on social media by a Clinical Canine Behaviourist

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6 d. ago Rachel Reeves urged to hit betting firms with tax hikes in the Budget

A committee of MPs has called on the Chancellor to press ahead with taxing harmful parts of the gambling industry with tax rises

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9 d. ago Horse racing may dodge Rachel Reeves' gambling tax grab but industry still not happy

The Chancellor is hoping to raise around £1billion in taxes but sources involved in horse racing fear that any hit on the gambling sector will have a knock-on effect

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1 week ago Federal Reserve plans to shrink board of top banking supervisor

Proposal highlights Trump administration’s push to deregulate financial industry

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2 w. ago Santander demands Government action over FCA’s proposed motor finance compensation scheme

SANTANDER UK has scrapped its third-quarter results — demanding Government action over the FCA’s proposed motor finance compensation scheme. Boss Mike Regnier warned the plans could hit the car finance market and wider automotive sector, risking significant job losses. He called for changes to address “concern in the industry and market to the proposed Financial...

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2 w. ago Former Paddy Power boss calls for gambling tax hikes to deter harmful betting

Stewart Kenny also accused firms of ‘scaremongering’ over warnings about gambling tax hikes.

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2 w. ago Dog trainer warns 'huge mistakes' could turn your 'cute dog' into a 'nightmare'

Some minor, overlooked daily interactions can cause behavioural issues to escalate out of control

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3 w. ago Scottish nightlife bosses warn of 'existential threat' to grassroots music venues over planning law changes

Industry leaders say the proposed changes could bring “devastating consequences” to Scotland’s live entertainment venues and pubs.

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3 w. ago Britain is suddenly pining for closer ties with the EU. It’s more likely to get the cold shoulder | Anand Menon

Labour now wants to use the damage from Brexit to combat the threat of Nigel Farage, but the union has bigger fish to fryA palpable sense of urgency has emerged in the UK’s approach to relations with the European Union. Ministers are beginning to sound enthusiastic, impatient even. The chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has even pointed to Brexit as a major cause of the country’s economic travails. You might think that this bodes well for prospects of improved UK-EU relations. But – and here’s the rub – enthusiasm on one side is not enough to drive substantive progress.In opposition, Labour shadow ministers and spokespeople were understandably reluctant to add flesh to the bones of their intention to “reset” relations with the EU. More detail was provided at the summit in May this year, as the two sides not only signed off a long-term deal on fisheries but declared their intention to negotiate further agreements covering agrifoods, energy and defence.Anand Menon is director...

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3 w. ago Betfred warns betting shops and jobs at risk if Reeves hikes gambling taxes

Fred Done, who set up Betfred with his brother in 1967 said the Chancellor's proposed tax rises were the 'biggest threat' to the industry in his 57 years as Ms Reeves suggests increasing taxes on betting firms

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3 w. ago Betfred boss Fred Done warns all his bookies could close if gambling tax hiked

He said that 7,500 in his business would be at risk

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3 w. ago Betfred threatens to close all 1,300 UK high street shops if taxes rise

Raising gambling tax could put 7,500 jobs at risk, warns chair

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3 w. ago Betfred says it could be forced to close all its shops in face of gambling tax hikes

Betfred’s CEO said the odds of closing up shop are ‘10 to one against’ on high streets across the UK and Ireland

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3 w. ago SeaWorld trainer butchered by killer whale who turned 'psychotic' in captivity

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Dawn Brancheau, 40, was a seasoned SeaWorld trainer who had worked with killer whales for 15 years - but during a petting session, Tilikum grabbed her by the ponytail and dragged her into the pool

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