#Keir Starmer

Jonathan Simpson is the chair of licensing in Camden LABOUR councillors say they are doing all they can to control betting shops and casinos - but can't use their licensing powers to tackle the rise in online gambling. They told a full council meeting that it was national government which had a "blind spot" about the dangers. As betting has…

Young online gamblers will face limits on the amount they can bet under new laws reportedly being lined up by the government. The Sun newspaper said ministers would consult on capping bets on online slot games to between £2 and £15, with a £2 limit for under-25s. Gambling firms will also be taxed to fund addiction treatment, according to leaks seen…

Terror comes in many forms. But in peacetime, at least, there are few things more frightening than not being able to pay your debts. A week ago, the Mail's front page highlighted'families' growing mountain of debt'. Based on figures from the accountants PwC, this showed that the total amount of unsecured debt in the UK (in other words, not…