Society
High Street Slot Farms Exploit Bingo License Loophole
•Adult gaming centres in England use bingo hall licenses to avoid higher business rates. Discover how slot farms circumvent the government's budget tax increase.
2 November 2026
Section
Adult Gaming Centres
Society
Councils Gain Control Over Vape and Betting Shop Expansion
•Local authorities will receive new powers to block vape and betting shops under Andy Burnham's plans. Planning permission requirements and restrictions come int...
11 August 2026
Politics
Burnham Proposes £460m Tax Hike on Gaming Centres
•Labour leader Andy Burnham plans significant £460m tax increase on slot machines and casinos. Public support reaches 43% for stricter gambling regulations.
30 June 2026