Gambling

This betting scandal has exposed the rotten heart of our…

Posted by June 21, 2024

In the chaotic years running up to the 1997 general election, it was almost possible to feel sorry for John Major, who could ha

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Fashion and furniture shopping help UK retail sales rebound in…

Posted by June 21, 2024

A rebound in the number of shoppers flocking to fashion and furniture stores helped boost retail sales last month, after wet weather dampened spending in April,

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Fashion and furniture shopping help UK retail sales rebound in…

Posted by June 21, 2024

A rebound in the number of shoppers flocking to fashion and furniture stores helped boost retail sales last month, after wet weather dampened spending in April,

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Sunak vows to boot out Tories if they are found…

Posted by June 20, 2024

Rishi Sunak said Tory figures who are found to have broken gambling rules “should face the full force of the law”, as he is likely to face further questions

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Tories delete ad telling public not to ‘bet’ on Labour…

Posted by June 20, 2024

The Tories have deleted an attack advertisment claiming voters will never win if they “bet on Labour” amid a row over elect

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Tory candidate Laura Saunders will ‘co-operate’ with Gambling Commission probe

Posted by June 20, 2024

A Conservative candidate who is facing a probe over allegedly betting on the timing of the General Election “will be co-operating with the Gambling Commission

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Huge spike in bets on day before Sunak announced election

Posted by June 20, 2024

On Thursday, the BBC reported that Laura Saunders, a Tory parliamentary candidate, was also being investigated by the Gambling

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Betting with inside knowledge: the rules

Posted by June 20, 2024

Using confidential or “inside” information to gain an unfair advantage when betting may constitute a criminal offence.Gamblers are not allowed to use inside

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Using inside information for election date bets completely wrong, says…

Posted by June 20, 2024

Any candidates found to have used inside information to bet on the date of the General Election should be sacked, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has

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Tory campaign director takes leave of absence amid election betting…

Posted by June 20, 2024

Rishi Sunak’s election campaign has been thrown into fresh turmoil over allegations of betting on the date of the General Election.With just two weeks until p

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World is watching UK General Election, say human rights organisations

Posted by June 20, 2024

This General Election is a “fork in the road” with the world watching to see if the UK abandons the international human rights order, campaigners have said.

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Second Tory candidate faces Gambling Commission investigation into election bets

Posted by June 20, 2024

It would be “reprehensible” to use inside information to bet on the General Election date, Michael Gove said as three people with links to the Tories or Dow

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