BGC Raises Alarm Over Business Rates and High Street Closures in the UK

Britain’s high streets continue to lose long-established businesses, and the Betting and Gaming Council has warned that the current business rates framework is contributing to the pace of decline. According to the industry body, betting shops have faced mounting pressure from a system it describes as outdated, adding to job losses and reducing income for local authorities. The warning comes as senior ministers debate the future of business rates and the role of physical premises in town centers. Recent signals […] The post BGC Raises Alarm Over Business Rates and High Street Closures in the UK appeared first on World Casino News.

Jan 13, 2026 - 08:20
BGC Raises Alarm Over Business Rates and High Street Closures in the UK

Britain’s high streets continue to lose long-established businesses, and the Betting and Gaming Council has warned that the current business rates framework is contributing to the pace of decline. According to the industry body, betting shops have faced mounting pressure from a system it describes as outdated, adding to job losses and reducing income for local authorities. The warning comes as senior ministers debate the future of business rates and the role of physical premises in town centers. Recent signals […]

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