The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) warned that unfair business rates are accelerating the decline of Britain’s high streets, as betting shops continue to close, putting jobs, investment and local authority revenues at risk. The intervention comes as debate over the future of business rates intensifies, after ministers signalled a U-turn on planned rate hikes for pubs in recognition of the pressures… Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/01/14/117119-uk-39s-bgc-flags-unfair-business-rates-as-driver-of-high-street-losses
