🇬🇧 UK bookmakers brace for tax and council shift

UK bookmakers are navigating a tougher policy climate as new taxes land and proposals giving local councils more power over betting shops edge closer to law. The Gambling Commission says MPs are expected to approve the measures. 🏛️💷 Why it matters: retail betting has so far avoided the worst of the latest tax changes, but local licensing pressure could reshape shop estates and compliance plans. For operators, this is a clear signal that political scrutiny is rising and customer treatment will face even closer attention. 👀📊