UK to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring football teams Government to launch consultation after Everton’s deal with Stake.com went ahead amid warnings from Gambling Commission The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Former BBC director-general issues stark warning on UK media: ‘Rome is burning’ His comments came as the House of Lords discussed the Media Green Paper, which set out the government’s new strategic direction The Independent UK · Jun 29
World Cup 2026: FIFA shamed in Parliament as Government slams 'outrageous' ticket prices England fans are being ‘ripped off’ with the exorbitant cost of ticket, hotel and flight prices Evening Standard · Jun 4
Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list The Government is inviting communities to nominate traditions, crafts and celebrations that shape them for the Unesco inventory. Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025
‘I can’t escape these machines’: addicts tell of huge losses from slot gambling Councils given more powers to stop ‘unwanted’ sites opening, as number of UK slot machines exceeds 30,000 The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025
Officials must ‘get off bums’ and quickly set up football regulator – Blunkett Legislation passed in July paves the way to set up the body which will oversee the professional men’s game in England. Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025
Media faces existential threat from ‘thieving’ AI, ministers warned Media minister Baroness Twycross said AI posed both significant risks and opportunities for news media. Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
Independent football regulator could cover women’s game, minister says Labour peer Baroness Twycross says the women’s game would not benefit from regulator, but it could come under body’s remit. Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025
Levy on casino and betting operators to raise £100m to tackle problem gambling Online slot stakes will also be limited under the efforts to strengthen legislation on gambling addiction. Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024
Labour conference fringe event may be turning point for racing’s fortunes Gambling minister’s speech could herald moment betting industry’s 25-year love affair with gaming turned sour The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2024