Justice Secretary David Lammy pledges to root out professional enablers of corruption with new funding and a global summit, targeting illicit finance in property and crypto. Read the full plan.
Brighton & Hove Albion has barred Guardian journalists from the Amex Stadium following reports on owner Tony Bloom's alleged gambling syndicate. MPs call for an FA investigation.
UK gambling addiction charities warn of service collapse without emergency government funding. Delays in a new mandatory levy system threaten vital support for thousands. Read the full story.
A professional dominatrix runs intimate classes from her home, teaching curious women the realities of BDSM for £200 a session. Discover the surprising truths behind the fantasy.
Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom is accused of being an anonymous gambler behind $70m in winnings, including bets on his own teams. The FA is under pressure to investigate.
A secretive 'wild west' of high-stakes gambling sees betting accounts traded for huge sums. A court case involving a Nigel Farage associate and Brighton FC owner Tony Bloom reveals the tactics used to outwit bookmakers.
Slough Town player-manager Scott Davies opens up about his past gambling addiction that derailed his pro career and his current mission to educate young players, as he leads the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup.
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years, could be banned from teaching for life after a panel found her conduct 'fundamentally incompatible' with the profession. Read the full details.
A damning report by the PFA exposes poor conditions for A-League Men players, including inadequate facilities and pay issues. Calls for urgent reform grow.
Exclusive: High Court documents allege George Cottrell, a key Reform UK figure, let a syndicate headed by Brighton FC's Tony Bloom control his betting accounts in a secretive arrangement.
Five London boroughs join a campaign to ban gambling advertising on the Underground, citing public health risks and strong public support for restrictions. Read the full story.
New research shows Australia's credit card betting ban had minimal impact on high-spending gamblers, who simply switched payment methods. Experts call for stronger action.
From guinea pigs in beards to grime carols, professional Father Christmases across the UK share the festive tunes that make their season magical – and the ones they'd rather not hear again. Discover their stories and surprising song choices.
New South Wales government ends 20-year exemptions allowing 673 pubs and clubs to operate poker machines after 4am following research showing increased gambling harm overnight.
A Kazakh couple allegedly used hidden cameras and earpieces to fraudulently win $1.18m from Sydney's Crown casino. Discover how police uncovered their sophisticated gambling scam.
New Australian research reveals alcohol and gambling are implicated in 70% of domestic violence cases. Urgent policy reform needed to address addiction-driven family violence.
After his father's death, Jay McGregor founded Graceful Graves, a professional grave cleaning service helping Londoners maintain their loved ones' final resting places. Discover how grief inspired a compassionate business.
Senior Ashurst lawyer Jennifer Harwood faces disciplinary tribunal over fraudulent £1,500 bicycle insurance claim. Read the full details of this professional misconduct case.
OBR analysis reveals over 2 million jobs in key UK sectors face AI automation. Discover the Treasury's response and the potential impact on the economy.
The Metropolitan Police has failed in its High Court challenge to dismiss a sergeant who made offensive comments to female colleagues. Read the full tribunal ruling details.
Paddy Power owner Flutter expects $860m profit impact over two years after UK budget increases online gambling taxes. Discover how the industry is reacting.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves spares horse racing from tax hikes in new Budget, keeping betting duty at 15% after successful industry campaign. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves exempts horse racing from betting tax hikes in the Budget, a move hailed by racing chiefs. Meanwhile, grassroots sports clubs warn of closures due to business rate changes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces near-doubling of remote gaming duty to 40%, raising £1.1bn by 2030. Discover how this impacts gambling shares and government funding.
The UK's professional services sector avoided a targeted tax on LLPs in the Autumn Budget after intense lobbying. Discover how this decision protects a key economic contributor.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major gambling tax overhaul, raising online duties to generate over £1bn. Discover the impact on operators and players.
Professional women are changing their LinkedIn profiles to male identities, reporting up to 1000% increase in post visibility. Discover the algorithm controversy and expert advice for authentic career growth.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her first budget with growth forecasts, borrowing figures and gambling tax hikes revealed after OBR document leak. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils her landmark 2025 budget with new taxes on mansions, gambling, and milkshakes. Discover the political and economic implications for the UK.
Evoke, owner of William Hill, plans a potential sale of its Italian online business if the UK budget imposes punitive gambling tax rises. Read the full analysis.