Topic Lifecycle: Dormant

This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Friday 16 October 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.

Coverage trend (last 30 days)

How much coverage this topic got from each channel over the past month.

On screen

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Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 13 July 2026
ITV, ITV Evening News, 16 October 2026

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Updated Friday 16 October 2026

Dormant

Labour MPs urge Chancellor to double tax on high-stakes slot machines

Ninety Labour MPs want the tax on high-stakes slot machines doubled to 40%, saying it could raise over £450m a year to reduce gambling harm, while the industry warns of closures and job losses.

1 channel

Updated Monday 13 July 2026

Dormant

Inquest links gambling addiction to Gareth Evans death

An inquest found that gambling addiction contributed to the death of Gareth Evans; his family and a charity are calling for change.

1 channel

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Timeline

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Date Channel 5 BBC News BBC One BBC Two Channel 4 GB News ITV Sky News
Friday 16 October 2026 —————— 2m 49s 3.4% —
Monday 13 July 2026 7m 2s 18.4% ———————