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Reducing gambling harm among young people

Concerns have been raised about the impact of gambling on children and young people, particularly in relation to online gambling and exposure to advertising. This briefing summarises current regulatory protections for children and vulnerable people in the way gambling is licensed in Great Britain, statistics on gambling participation and gambling harms among children and young adults, and proposals from campaigners, parliamentarians and the government to reduce gambling-related harm.
Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (Macolin Convention): UK ratification

The Macolin Convention aims to coordinate prevention, detection and sanction of match-fixing and similar fraud internationally. The UK signed in 2018 and intends to ratify in 2026. The government has said the UK already meets the convention’s requirements, but ratification would ensure quick information-sharing and involvement in ongoing governance. The House of Lords International Agreements Committee has reported on the agreement for special attention and debate given its legal and political significance.
- Crime
- Culture, Media & Sport
Sports clubs and enterprise zones

Enterprise zones and industrial strategy zones are designated areas intended to support local economic growth by offering certain benefits to business and local authorities. The government has also recognised the contribution of sport and sports clubs to the UK economy and local areas. The government has talked about the role of sports stadiums in helping local regeneration, but has not explicitly linked this to enterprise zone status.