Industry Turmoil Grows After UK Unveils Sharp Tax Hikes on Digital Gaming Summary The UK government, in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ second budget, has announced steep tax increases on digital gambling. From next April the tax on online casino products rises from 21% to 40%, and from 2027 the rate on digital sports bets will increase […]
UK High Court Blocks Media Access to Files in GVC Turkey Investigation Summary Justice Hill on 26 November imposed a reporting restriction preventing media from publishing any material drawn from HM Revenue & Customs or Crown Prosecution Service documents, an earlier CPS summary, or other material linked to the long-running criminal investigation into GVC’s former […]
Singapore claims top position in Global Talent Competitiveness Index, first time since launch Summary Singapore has taken first place in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) — the first time it has led the ranking since the index began. Switzerland and Denmark follow in second and third. High‑income economies, especially Nordic countries, dominate the […]
It's time for all small businesses to act Summary The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns that UK small businesses are frequent targets of cyber crime: around half suffer a cyber incident each year. To help, the NCSC has published the free Cyber Action Toolkit — a straightforward, step-by-step set of actions that builds basic […]
The next chapter of screening: Balancing automation, authenticity and risk in 2026 Summary Roger Clements outlines how pre-employment screening is entering a major evolutionary phase driven by direct data access and AI. The article explains the shift away from intermediary-led checks towards instant, verified data from sources such as HMRC and banking systems (with candidate […]
China steps up Japan disinfo ops | EU targets scam-prone platforms | UK councils hit by major cyber disruptions Summary This digest highlights three converging stories from 28 November 2025: research showing China has shifted from covert to overt state-linked disinformation aimed at undermining Japan’s role as an Indo-Pacific security partner; a major EU agreement […]
Galaxy Chairman Francis Lui personally donates HK$3 million to victims of devastating Hong Kong apartment fire Summary Galaxy Entertainment Group chairman Francis Lui has personally donated HK$3 million (about US$385,550) to victims of the catastrophic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. The donation forms part of a larger HK$10 million (US$1.29 million) contribution […]
Genting Malaysia warms up for New York licence reveal with strong 3Q25 beat on improved gaming revenues at Resorts World Genting Summary Genting Malaysia reported a stronger-than-expected 3Q25, with group revenues up 22% year-on-year to MYR3.36 billion (US$813 million), helped by improved gaming revenues at Resorts World Genting (RWG), notably in the VIP segment. Reported […]
UFC announces first premium event on Paramount+, change in start times Summary The UFC will stage its first premium (non-PPV) event for Paramount+ at T-Mobile Arena — UFC 324 — marking a major distribution shift under a new multi‑year deal with CBS/Paramount+. The card, announced by UFC president Dana White, features two title fights: an […]
UK tax changes projected to reduce Flutter EBITDA in 2026–27 Summary Flutter Entertainment — the group behind FanDuel, Paddy Power and Betfair — says planned UK tax hikes on digital wagering will hit its adjusted EBITDA by roughly $320m in fiscal 2026 and about $540m in 2027, before any mitigation. The government will raise the […]
