GBGB's tax equality campaign receives mainstream coverage

THE GBGB's campaign against potential further rises in gambling taxes received mainstream coverage and support in Tuesday's Sun newspaper.

More than 1,000 people have put their name to a letter the GBGB has sent to Prime Minister Andy Burnham with the aim of safeguarding greyhound racing.

The letter puts it into black and white the jobs that are provided by the industry, the money that is generated for the economy and in tax revenue plus the value that the sport brings to the working class communities that it inhabits.

In the 2025 Budget, the Labour Government raised the remote rate of General Betting Duty from 15 to 25 per cent from April 2027.

It took the positive step of excluding UK horse racing from the rise, recognising taxing bets on domestic racing more heavily would undermine the funding model of a sport which supports jobs and communities and is regulated in the public interest.

A statement from the GBGB said: "Greyhound racing is a vital part of communities across Britain, supporting thousands of jobs and providing an affordable and enjoyable sporting experience for millions of people each year.

"However, the industry faces significant challenges, and we are calling on the Government to deliver fair tax treatment for greyhound racing.

"An open letter has been launched asking for support for tax parity and the protection of the jobs, businesses and communities that rely on our sport. We are aiming to show decision-makers just how many people value and depend on greyhound racing."

GBGB looking for public support as it petitions for tax equality

THE GBGB is asking for support as it petitions the government for the sport to be granted the same Betting Duty tax break as horseracing was given in last year’s Budget. In the 2025 Budget, the Labour Government raised the remote rate of General Betting Duty from 15 to

SIS RacingJonathan Kay