ANALYSIS
Rank says a 40% machine games duty rate could make about a third of its estate unviable, while the Government is reportedly considering the increase.
Key context
Rank warns that raising machine games duty from 20% to 40% could make about one-third of its venues unviable and affect around 2,000 UK workers. The Government is reportedly considering the increase, but no decision is confirmed. The warning comes amid existing tax, labour-cost and household-budget pressures and wider gambling-sector closures.
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- Economy & Business
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- ANALYSIS
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- Sep 28, 2026, 10:33 AM
