Ted Baker went into administration earlier this year (Picture: Astrid Stawiarz)Ted Baker, the troubled fashion chain once the go-to brand for young floral print-loving professionals, may soon be gone for good. Founded in 1987, the Scottish design house at its peak had thousands of staff and roughly 500 stores worldwide....
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers across the health, fitness and wellness markets.The event – the HCM Summit – will be held at the QEII Conference Centre in Westminster, London on 24 October 2024, with pre-summit events the day before.The all-keynote...
First Bus has completed a 750,000 GBP investment at its Rochdale bus depot to enhance maintenance practices for its Bee Network fleet. The upgrade programme has delivered improved engineering facilities, including a new double-height workshop bay for repairs and maintenance. New engineering bays at the Rochdale depot© First Bus The...
After a rain-soaked opening ceremony like no other, sport will take centre stage at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.Medals will be awarded in the French capital in cycling, swimming and diving among others, while gymnastics, hockey, tennis and equestrian also get under way.Here the PA news agency looks ahead to...
A general manager who stole £240,000 worth of stock to fund the cost of his gambling habit admitted his crime in a text message to his employer.Craig Williams, aged 48, abused his position at PGK Distribution UK, based at Lenton Lane Industrial Estate in Nottingham, between June 2016 and July...
Responsible gambling has become the main industry pillar since online casinos began evolving globally. The sector is legal and regulated in most European countries, including Spain and the UK. Overall, the two states have a similar approach to the iGaming legislation, thoroughly controlling all market players and prohibiting illegal activities....
The scale of harm done by gambling in Britain could be as much as eight times higher than previously thought, according to the largest ever survey into the impact of the industry.An estimated 2.5% of British adults have struggled with “problem gambling”, according to new research. This would equate to...
Some 2.5% of the adult population may be experiencing problem gambling, according to a new survey by the sector’s regulator.Campaigners immediately warned that the Gambling Commission’s survey of 9,804 people – set to become one of the largest in the world and establish a new baseline for understanding gambling behaviour...
The sports betting supplier looks to make its home market debut. By Will Underwood Sportsbook technology provider, Metric Gaming, has announced a new partnership with Betzone, as the company looks to launch its new sportsbook venture in the UK. Following the release of its sportsbook platform in the Netherlands...
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its inaugural annual report on the Gambling Survey for Great Britain. The comprehensive study, conducted in 2023 with the National Centre for Social Research and the University of Glasgow, aims to establish a new baseline for understanding gambling behaviors in the UK. It...
Operator enters UK market via white-label deal with Grace Media, having already become shirt sponsor for Premier League team Southampton FC. By Gambling Insider Rollbit has launched in the UK for the first time through a white-label agreement with Grace Media. A Rollbit spokesperson said: “When we decided we wanted...
The Gambling Commission has initiated what is projected to be the world’s most expansive gambling survey, setting a new standard for comprehending gambling behaviors in Britain. This groundbreaking survey, involving a collaboration between the National Centre for Social Research and the University of Glasgow, has released its inaugural annual report. Detailed findings and expanded scope:...
