RegulationSBC News · 2h ago
Treasury denies fault as tax raises blamed for Betfred closures
By Ted Orme-Claye•August 3, 2026
The brief
A war of words has erupted in the British media between HM Treasury and the country’s betting industry after Betfred announced the closure of over 130 shops last week. A staple of the UK high street, Betfred operates the largest estate of betting shops in the country with over 1,200. The company revealed last week […]
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