Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called for a cut to VAT and business rates for UK hospitality businesses, urging legislators to bring taxes in line with their European counterparts.
Gambling Commission executive director Tim Miller told attendees at the BGC AGM that the regulator remains dedicated to addressing the black market during a “period of change,” with a £26m boost from DCMS due this April to help pursue and pros...
MERKUR is committed to giving back to the communities that it serves. There can be few organisations more worthy of support than the Momentum Children’s Charity which provides invaluable support and care to the families and children affected b...
Tighter regulations and rising taxes continue to play a crucial part in fuelling the black market, driving players away from the regulated sector to seek bigger returns and less obstructions elsewhere. So why should the legitimate industry pay...
Having a clearly defined development strategy, a commitment to work in partnership with its customers and a deep connection with the industry is paying dividends across all sectors of the gambling entertainment business.
Brighton Pier Group is reportedly pursuing interest in the Palace Pier from members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, with CEO Anne Ackord telling Arabian Gulf Business Insight that the company is looking to spread its net “a bit wider” to achi...
Brighton Pier Group chairman Luke Johnson has warned that confidence among UK employers and investors has reached a historic low.
Game Nation has certainly thrown its weight behind its partnership with the CHIPS Charity. The company has followed-up October’s presentation to Hampshire youngster Alfie in double quick time handing-over a powered chair to 12-year-old Leah fr...
Gambling consultant Craig Morgan has suggested bingo clubs and AGCs are “the last true social spaces” on the UK high street, as customers continue to seek out places to interact with their local community against a backdrop of retail decline....
The Whitehouse Leisure fundraising campaign in support of Rays of Sunshine not only succeeded in generating vital revenue for the Bacta charity it also put the industry front and centre stage involving the amusements eco-system of manufacturer...
Younger Britons are turning to bingo halls for sociable, inclusive evenings, with operators adapting technology and events to meet demand from a generation seeking connection and shared experiences.
A 60-year-old woman from Wigan has won a record-breaking £250,000 jackpot while enjoying a routine night out at Club 3000 Bingo with her daughter.
Retropolis celebrated its new range of stakes and jackpots last weekend with a Reunion Weekender, attracting dozens of arcade fans from across the country to play classics such as BarX 7even sitdown, Maygay’s Trivial Pursuit, and Fight Night....
Plans to build a £40m leisure resort at Loch Lomond have been rejected by the Scottish Government following concerns over environmental impact and flood risk.
The Showmen’s Guild has advanced its bid to have funfairs and circuses recognised as part of the UK’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, following the official launch of the Government’s Living Heritage Inventory last month.
Sascha Blodau, General Manager of MERKUR UK, which operates 227 venues in 111 towns and cities, is urging policy makers at national, regional and local levels to recognise the contributions made by the sector and to include gambling entertainm...
As the dust settles on the largest ever edition of EAG Expo organisers have confirmed that 2,043 businesses were represented by 4,282 unique visitors, that 86 percent of visitors were decision-makers and that the show’s international credentia...
Nearly half of EAG Expo 2027 is already booked as industry professionals save 12th/13th/14th January as three business-critical days not to be missed.
The latest crime wave of fake notes is taking its toll on many businesses, at a time when the legalised criminals (!) – the councils, energy companies et al – are also baron robbing small operators on the UK’s high streets. We jest of course, ...
Business administrations jumped 41 percent in January, signalling mounting financial strain across retail and hospitality as rising costs continue to reshape the sector. It was a worrying turnaround as 2025 seemed to indicate a levelling out o...
It could cost the country around £14 billion as tourists divert their travel away from the UK if a tourist tax is approved. Worse still, a tenner per night per person could destroy the already fragile seaside economy.
MPs have warned that UK small businesses are currently under “pandemic-style pressures,” with rising costs and tax bills pushing many to the brink.
The UK Statistics Authority has responded to claims that Rachel Reeves misled the public over tax increases on hospitality, stating there were “opportunities for improvements” in the Chancellor’s comments regarding business rates.
Bacta has opposed the introduction of an Overnight Visitor Levy in England, arguing that it risks unintended economic harm, particularly in coastal communities where tourism remains the primary economic driver and where businesses are already ...
The Rudd Group is pioneering the adoption of competitive socialising with its Target Darts Zone, which was officially launched at EAG, the most compelling example of this genre of immersive entertainment. However, there’s far more to the story...