Comment ‘The politics of the Gambling Levy money’ The statutory levy marks a long-overdue shift in how gambling harm services are funded in Great Britain, through… Derek Webb 2nd April, 2026, 12:00 pm
Comment ‘It is not easy being Chancellor’ The Government’s vast majority meant Rachel Reeves’ Finance Bill passed its final Commons reading this week without the… Derek Webb 14th March, 2026, 2:00 pm
Comment ‘Soft Power or Soft Touch? Illegal sports streaming and black-market gambling undermine British standards’ Britain likes to think of itself as a global standard-setter: a leader in regulation, sport, and consumer protection.… Derek Webb 16th January, 2026, 12:00 pm
Comment ‘Higher gambling tax at last’ The Chancellor has finally delivered long overdue increases in gambling tax. This follows a flawed Treasury consultation that… Derek Webb 27th November, 2025, 6:00 am
Comment ‘Labour must break free from the gambling lobby – and raise taxes’ Earlier this month, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said in an interview that “gambling brings joy to millions”… Derek Webb 3rd November, 2025, 7:11 am