Offshore Bookies Exploit Vulnerable UK Gamblers
The tragic story of Ollie Long exposes how illicit offshore gambling sites target vulnerable Britons trying to quit. As the hidden market booms, calls grow for urgent government action.
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Betfair and Paddy Power pay £2m Gambling Commission fine
Betfair and Paddy Power have agreed a £2m settlement with the Gambling Commission after failing to protect vulnerable users, including one who bet £20,000 in under eight hours. Read the full investigation details.
HMRC phases out paper tax letters from April 2026
HMRC will stop sending paper letters to millions of taxpayers from April 2026, moving to a 'digital by default' system to save £50m a year. Find out how to prepare for the change.
Viral TikTok Christmas wrapping hack tested
A TikTok hack with 43 million views promises to solve wrapping round Christmas gifts. We tested it on a candle to see if it really works. Read our step-by-step review.
Miley Cyrus jokes engagement helps with odd 'paper phobia'
Miley Cyrus humorously credits her engagement to fiancé Maxx Morando for helping manage her unusual paper and cardboard phobia, which she revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Discover the quirky details.
Bet365 accounts sold for thousands in secret gambling world
A secretive world of professional gambling sees betting accounts traded for huge sums as players evade bookmaker restrictions. Exclusive insight into the 'wild west' shadow industry.
Miley Cyrus: Paper phobia led to engagement
Miley Cyrus joked on Jimmy Kimmel Live that her intense fear of paper is the 'real' reason she accepted fiancé Maxx Morando's proposal. The singer debuted her $150,000 ring.
Stacey Solomon's £5 Hack for Perfect Wrapping Paper Cuts
Stacey Solomon shares a genius and affordable gadget that gives 'the straightest cuts' for wrapping Christmas presents. Get the tool for under £5 on Amazon.
Lidl's Free 'Lidl Wrapped' Christmas Paper Unveiled
Lidl launches free 'Lidl Wrapped' Christmas paper based on UK cities' favourite products. Get complimentary gift-wrapping until December 17.
Last hours to save £50 on reMarkable Paper Pro tablet
Shoppers have hours left to claim a £50 discount on the reMarkable Paper Pro, a digital notebook praised for boosting focus. The sale on bundles ends December 2.
NSW bans 24/7 poker machines after 4am
Over 670 NSW pokies venues lose 24/7 gambling exemptions as government acts on research showing heightened harm after midnight. Read the full story.
Online Gambling Tax Rises to 40% in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major increases to online gambling taxes, targeting games with the 'highest levels of harm'. Discover the full financial impact.
UK Online Gambling Tax Doubles in Budget Shake-up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces near-doubling of remote gaming duty to 40%, hitting online casinos and bookmakers. Discover how this impacts the industry and Treasury coffers.
Online betting firms face £1bn tax hike in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major tax increase on online gambling firms, doubling the duty to 40% from April. Discover the full impact on the industry and problem gambling.
UK gambling firms win £1bn extra from punters
UK gambling industry winnings hit £12.6bn, with online casino revenue soaring 55% since pandemic. Campaigners demand tax increases as firms lobby Treasury.
UK Gambling Revenue Hits £16.8bn, Up 7.3%
UK gambling revenue reached £16.8bn in the year to March, a 7.3% rise driven by online betting. As the Chancellor considers a tax hike, discover the full industry breakdown.
Aldi launches lickable pigs in blankets wrapping paper
Aldi unveils a world-first lickable pigs in blankets wrapping paper. Enter their exclusive competition to get a roll of this festive, edible novelty. Spread joy this Christmas!
Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in gambling case
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in federal court over alleged $7 million illegal gambling scheme. Read the latest developments.
Gambling firms spent £2bn on ads amid tax debate
British gambling companies spent £2bn on advertising last year, exceeding tax revenues and sparking calls for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase gambling duties in the upcoming budget.
NCAA reverses gambling ban after NBA scandal
The NCAA has overturned its ban on college athletes betting on professional sports following an NBA mafia-linked gambling scandal. Discover how Division-I schools voted.
New Jersey iGaming Revenue Hits Record $260m
New Jersey's gambling market surges 22.3% year-on-year, with iGaming leading an unprecedented revenue boom. Discover the record-breaking figures.
Australia delays gambling ad ban decision amid pressure
Crossbenchers urge Albanese government to implement full gambling advertising ban as decision faces further delays. Read the latest developments on this critical policy.
MLB to comply with Senate gambling investigation
Major League Baseball pledges full cooperation with a US Senate committee's request for documents on gambling probes. Commissioner Rob Manfred announces new $200 betting caps on individual pitches.
Affordable Paper Christmas Decorations 2023
Discover why paper Christmas decorations are this year's top trend. Lightweight, chic and budget-friendly finds from M&S, Next and Cox & Cox under £35. Transform your home today!
No-Stick Fried Eggs: The Baking Paper Hack
Discover the ingenious baking paper method for perfect fried eggs every time. No sticking, no oil splatters, and enhanced flavour. Say goodbye to messy pans!
Online Gambling Boom: Risks and Safeguards Explained
As online gambling surges, 14% of US adults now bet on sports. Learn the risks, warning signs of addiction, and how to use responsible gambling tools to protect your finances.
Thailand extradites Chinese gambling suspect to China
Thailand extradites a Chinese man accused of running over 200 illegal online gambling sites. The move signals a major step in a joint crackdown on cybercrime and scam centres in Southeast Asia.
MPs urge gambling tax hike despite industry warnings
Cross-party committee challenges Treasury to increase betting levy despite industry claims it would harm jobs and investment, arguing current rates fail to reflect societal costs.
Ex-NBA Star Damon Jones in Court Over Gambling Charges
Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers guard Damon Jones appears for arraignment on serious gambling charges that could carry up to 10 years imprisonment, as sports betting controversy rocks basketball world.
Civil servants forced into independence paper meetings
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
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