Gambling tax hikes will cause closures and job cuts, say Entain and Rank

Bookies reopened during the period but closures meant retail revenues were down. (Entain / PA) -

Further tax hikes will threaten jobs and venues, two UK gambling firms have warned the Government before the autumn Budget.

Ladbrokes owner Entain and Grosvenor casino parent firm Rank Group have both urged the Government to rethink reported proposals to increase taxes on the sector.