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William Hill owner urges the Government to halt gambling tax rises after blaming last year's Budget for 270 shop closures

William Hill owner urges the Government to halt gambling tax rises after blaming last year's Budget for 270 shop closures

Evoke chief executive Per Widerstrom says the shuttered shops show 'the real impact on jobs and livelihoods from higher industry taxation'. Ministers are reportedly weighing a rise in duty on fruit and slot machines at next week's Budget. Rachel Reeves's changes already pushed remote gaming duty from 21% to 40% of profits. Evoke is preparing for a £243 million takeover by Greek firm Bally's Intralot.

Paddy Power owner Flutter is cutting around 1,400 UK and Irish jobs over higher duties.

Ladbrokes owner Entain and Grosvenor parent Rank Group have also urged ministers to rethink.

A new 25% online sports betting duty will start in 2027, sparing only horse racing.

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