Laurence Robertson: Horseracing relies on support from bookmakers, but the industry’s work on safer gambling is just as important
The work the regulated industry is doing to promote safer gambling is having an effect.
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David Soffer: How lockdowns and Plan B have caused behavioural changes
Populations everywhere have at one point or another adapted and altered their behavioural practices.
Daniel Tannenbaum: Consumers should be wary of using high cost loans during the festive season
Understandably, there is a desire to make this a good Christmas after last year. But these carry huge risks.
Brigid Simmonds: The Gambling Review must avoid driving young people towards the unsafe, unregulated black market
BGC members have recently drawn up a code of conduct, which aims to protect children from gambling ads, among other steps.
Dave Dalton: Forcing glass into a deposit return scheme risks putting recycling into reverse
International evidence suggests it hinders re-use and drives up consumption of single-use plastics.
Jack Brereton: The regulated betting and gaming industry is crucial to the UK’s post-pandemic recovery
The economic contribution made by bet365 shows how vital this sector is.
Graham Baldwin: Levelling up? Modern universities are leading the way
Academic institutions have revived towns and cities, spreading opportunity and reskilling the workforce, among other benefits.
Andy Knott: It’s time for the Government to strengthen the Hunting Act
It is one of the finest examples of ‘have your cake and eat it’ dishes ever served up for public consumption.
Will Gardiner: The promise of Drax – a lower cost, Net Zero future to help level up the Humber
The project is uniquely placed to put Yorkshire and the Humber on the world stage.
Nick Shave: The PM’s new space strategy has lifted off ambitiously – now we need to ensure it reaches the final destination
The sector is key to the growth that will be defining the future world economy, including in areas like clean energy, robotics and artificial intelligence.
Ryan Henson: The challenges facing the UK and our new Foreign Secretary
Truss must ensure Britain remains a global leader in development, as well as in defence and diplomacy.
Amanda Cupples: The short-term letting industry has an important role to play as tourism bounces back
To help operators in this sector, the Government should create a simple, new national registration system.
Darren Caplan: The UK railway industry can play a key part in the country’s post pandemic economic recovery
It is vital the Government remembers this while finalising the Comprehensive Spending Review.
Andy Bagnall: Ministers must recognise rail’s crucial role in hitting Britain’s Net Zero target
Train travel is vastly less polluting than road or air – yet at present the tax system penalises passengers.
David Orr: The pandemic has shown that now is the time to bring England’s homes up to scratch
From Net Zero to social care, safe, warm, affordable, and energy efficient properties will be absolutely essential.