During the recession, bookmakers were one of the few businesses taking-up space on the high street. However, as the economic recovery continues to gather pace, local authorities have begun to wage war on gambling shops, meaning increasing numbers of... Read More
During the recession betting shops became the saviours of many high streets, taking up empty units and lowering vacancy rates. However, with the end of the recession came calls to slow the rapid expansion of bookmakers, with many local authorities voicing... Read More
For some time there has been concern in some quarters about the number of bookmakers taking-up high street properties. In response to this the government has announced that local authorities will be given powers to veto the opening of betting shops where they... Read More
