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UK PM will revoke aim to permit amid ‘crackdown’ on retail gambling
By Zak Thomas-Akoo•August 10, 2026
The brief
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed a crackdown on slot arcades and betting shops, and will look to end “aim to permit” planning. The retail gambling sector in the UK looks like it could face a new blow after the government announced plans to give local authorities new powers to block outlets considered undesirab…
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