tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-11-20T00:01:03+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/big-win-for-players-as-government-launches-voluntary-code-for-prize-draw-operators 2025-11-20T00:01:03+00:00 Big win for players as Government launches Voluntary Code for Prize Draw Operators New code will strengthen protections for players to mitigate against harm tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cheers-to-change-red-tape-review-could-bring-more-food-music-and-fun-to-your-local 2025-10-09T00:00:00+01:00 Cheers to Change: Red Tape Review Could Bring More Food, Music and Fun to Your Local The Government is launching a fast-track review to tear up outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars and local events and we want to hear from the people who know best: landlords, punters and communitie… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/circular-0052025-the-firearms-amendment-rules-2025 2025-08-15T09:47:59+01:00 Circular 005/2025: The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2025 This circular sets out changes to the applications forms for a firearm or shotgun certificate, and registering as a firearms dealer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/red-tape-slashed-to-revamp-high-streets-with-new-cafes-and-bars 2025-07-26T22:30:04+01:00 Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars Communities and town centres across the UK are set to benefit from a wave of new cafes, bars, music venues and outdoor dining options, as the Government slashes red tape to breathe new life into the high street. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/interim-chair-appointed-to-the-gambling-commission 2024-12-18T12:00:03+00:00 Interim Chair Appointed to the Gambling Commission The Secretary of State has appointed Charles Counsell OBE as Interim Chair of the Gambling Commission. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/baroness-twycross-speech-at-gambleaware-annual-conference 2024-12-04T11:44:12+00:00 Baroness Twycross speech at GambleAware Annual Conference Baroness Twycross' speech at GambleAware’s annual conference, where she set out the government’s work to strengthen protections against gambling harms. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statutory-levy-and-online-slot-stake-limits-to-be-introduced-to-tackle-gambling-harm 2024-11-27T00:01:08+00:00 Statutory levy and online slot stake limits to be introduced to tackle gambling harm Government to bring forward statutory levy on gambling operators to generate £100 million for the research, prevention and treatment of gambling harms tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/gambling-minister-stuart-andrew-speaks-at-the-gambling-with-lives-parliamentary-forum 2024-03-06T17:16:10+00:00 Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew speaks at the Gambling with Lives Parliamentary Forum Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew gives an update on the progress of the Government's gambling white paper at the Gambling with Lives Parliamentary Forum. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-stuart-andrews-speech-at-the-betting-and-gaming-council-annual-general-meeting 2024-02-29T13:20:34+00:00 Minister Stuart Andrew's speech at the Betting and Gaming Council Annual General Meeting Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew updates on gambling white paper progress at the Betting and Gaming Council Annual General Meeting tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seven-commissioners-appointed-to-the-gambling-commission 2023-10-31T12:00:01+00:00 Seven Commissioners appointed to the Gambling Commission. The Secretary of State has appointed seven Commissioners to the Gambling Commission commencing 11 September 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/gambling-white-paper-consultations-published-in-step-forward-for-reform 2023-07-26T12:05:12+01:00 Gambling white paper consultations published in step forward for reform A public consultation process has been launched to look at how to conduct financial risk checks for problem gambling and at what level stake limits should be set for people playing online slot games. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/gambling-reform-in-the-digital-age 2023-04-27T11:58:00+01:00 Gambling reform for the digital age Oral statement by the Culture Secretary on the white paper setting out government's plans for major reform of gambling laws tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-reform-of-gambling-laws-to-protect-vulnerable-users-in-smartphone-era 2023-04-27T11:57:00+01:00 Major reform of gambling laws to protect vulnerable users in smartphone era People at risk of gambling-related harm will be better protected under government plans to update betting rules for the digital age. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/secretary-of-state-lucy-frazers-speech-at-gambling-with-lives-annual-parliamentary-forum 2023-03-02T10:27:07+00:00 Secretary of State Lucy Frazer's speech at Gambling with Lives Annual Parliamentary Forum Culture Secretary speaks ahead of the publication of the gambling white paper tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-paul-scullys-speech-at-the-betting-and-gaming-council-annual-general-meeting 2023-01-26T13:49:00+00:00 Minister Paul Scully's speech at the Betting and Gaming Council Annual General Meeting Gambling Minister speaks ahead of the forthcoming publication of the Gambling Act Review tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-paul-scullys-speech-at-the-gambleaware-annual-conference 2022-12-07T12:48:06+00:00 Minister Paul Scully's speech at the GambleAware annual conference Gambling Minister speaks ahead of the forthcoming publication of the Gambling Act Review tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/gambling-ministers-speech-for-the-gambleaware-conference 2021-12-08T12:54:54+00:00 Gambling Minister’s speech for the GambleAware conference Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy Chris Philp’s speech to the GambleAware conference tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/embedding-public-health-in-coventrys-licensing-policy-statement 2019-08-12T11:01:15+01:00 Embedding public health in Coventry’s licensing policy statement A review of Coventry City Council's statement of licensing policy (SLP) benefits from considering public health and health equality issues. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-lottery-scratchcard-minimum-age-could-be-increased-to-18 2019-07-16T13:34:31+01:00 National Lottery scratchcard minimum age could be increased to 18 Government also confirms move to increase society lotteries’ maximum draw prize tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/mims-davies-speech-gambling-commissions-new-strategy 2019-04-25T16:10:56+01:00 Mims Davies speech: Gambling Commission's new strategy Mims Davies speech at the launch of the Gambling Commission’s new National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms.