36 h. ago UK ministers face increased pressure to restrict gambling ads

Polling indicates strong public backing for a much less permissive approach to promotion, including sponsorshipMinisters will come under mounting pressure to introduce curbs on gambling advertising this year, as MPs and campaigners latch on to polling that indicates widespread public support for tougher restrictions.Policies affecting gambling have been the subject of fierce debate over recent years, leading to stricter regulation of the £12.5bn-a-year sector and higher taxes announced in November’s budget, despite intensive lobbying by the industry. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago As an imam, I've seen too many young men radicalised. We should strip this Egyptian hothead of his passport and send him packing: TAJ HARGEY

What the Prime Minister and the rest of the Labour Party's increasingly out-of-touch front bench didn't do was, to their eternal shame, take a good look at Mr El-Fattah's revolting personal views.

Politics

4 d. ago Scotland's legal marriage age could be raised to 18 in bid to 'protect children'

The legal age for getting married would be increased to 18 under a major overhaul proposed by SNP ministers.

Politics

4 d. ago Gambling firms spent nearly £5m to advertise on TfL since London mayor’s ban pledge

Gambling firms spent nearly £5m to advertise on TfL since London mayor’s ban pledge  The Guardian

Economics

8 d. ago More than a million pounds spent on influencers by UK government since 2024

Figures from FoI request show increase in ministerial use of social media personalities to present campaignsMore than half a million pounds has been spent since 2024 on using social media influencers to promote UK government campaigns on subjects ranging from the environment to welfare.The spending has included hiring 215 influencers since 2024, of which there were 126 in 2025 – an increase on the 89 hired in 2024 – and is seen as an attempt to use platforms such as TikTok to reach younger people. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago More than half a million pounds spent on influencers by UK government since 2024

Figures from FoI request show increase in ministerial use of social media personalities to present campaignsMore than half a million pounds has been spent since 2024 on using social media influencers to promote UK government campaigns on subjects ranging from the environment to welfare.The spending has included hiring 215 influencers since 2024, of which there were 126 in 2025 – an increase on the 89 hired in 2024 – and is seen as an attempt to use platforms such as TikTok to reach younger people. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Sinn Fein accused of ‘misinformation’ around funding for teachers’ pay

Education Minister Paul Givan also said he can give a pay increase of up to 4% for teachers.

Economics

2 w. ago Britain's worst romance fraudster who scammed single mothers out of £1m jailed for 17 years

Nigel Baker conned five divorced single mothers and encouraged them to hand over their life savings which he then used to fuel his gambling addiction

Economics

2 w. ago Former footballer left suicidal during alcoholism and gambling battle

The ex-professional footballer has spoken out on attempting to take his life twice over a 13-year period while battling his addiction to alcohol and gambling.

Events

2 w. ago Minister seeks Garda assurances as patrols are increased at Jewish events

Jim O’Callaghan said he spoke with the Garda commissioner about levels of protection needed by the Jewish community

Politics

2 w. ago Wales braced for 'massive' increase in flu cases, First Minister warns

Two health boards are asking people to wear masks in hospitals with one saying they'll make masks compulsory if flu cases soar further

Events

3 w. ago Mum had £19k of lottery scratch cards in downstairs loo when cops turned up

Siobhan Ferguson's gambling addiction led her to defraud the store where she worked by taking National Lottery tickets and scratch cards almost costing five people their jobs

Economics

3 w. ago Government says 'shadow of war is knocking' in threat from Russia

The armed forces minister says the UK has to 'increase our lethality'

Events

3 w. ago Mum of five had lottery tickets worth £19,000 when police turned up at her home

Siobhan Ferguson, 40, had taken on a part-time job at a shop in Ulverston, when her gambling addiction got the better of her

Economics

3 w. ago Addiction is not a disease and Princess Kate should steer well clear of the debate

Last month, Kensington Palace shared a letter penned by Kate praising the work of the Forward Trust, a charity providing support to recovering drug, alcohol and gambling addicts.

Politics

3 w. ago Football manager who overcame a gambling addiction promised free hair transplant if his team wins in FA Cup

Slough Town are the lowest-ranked side left in the FA Cup as The Rebels go up against Macclesfield FC in the second round on Sunday afternoon.

Society

3 w. ago Footy manager who overcame gambling addiction promised free hair transplant for FA Cup win

Slough Town are the lowest-ranked side left in the FA Cup as The Rebels go up against Macclesfield FC in the second round on Sunday afternoon

Society