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Gambling Tax Rise Would Shut Shops and Cost Jobs, Industry Warns

The betting industry is pushing back against reports that Chancellor John Healey could double machine games duty from 20% to 40% in his first budget, a move the Social Market Foundation says could raise up to £460m a year.

Would a gambling tax rise in the budget really shut shops and cost jobs?
Gambling Tax Rise Would Shut Shops and Cost Jobs, Industry Warns
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The betting industry is pushing back against reports that Chancellor John Healey could double machine games duty from 20% to 40% in his first budget, a move the Social Market Foundation says could raise up to £460m a year.