Monday newspaper round-up: Gambling outlets, labour shortages, nightclubs

by | Aug 23, 2021

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The UK’s most deprived areas have more than 10 times the number of betting shops than the most affluent parts of the country, research shows. Gambling venues are concentrated in the most deprived areas of Britain, against the wishes of people who live nearby, according to a report commissioned by the Standard Life Foundation charity. “Those with the least resources are being targeted more,” the report says. – Guardian
Desperate food manufacturers are pleading with the government to be able to call upon prisoners to solve a labour crisis blamed on the double blow of Brexit and Covid. The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, which represents butchers, abattoirs and processors, said it had a call set up with the Ministry of Justice on Monday that would explore how its members could recruit more current inmates and ex-offenders. – Guardian

A British biotech helping Vectura to develop an inhalable Covid-19 drug is issuing a staunch defence of the company’s £1.1bn takeover by Philip Morris, claiming blocking the deal would leave the tobacco firm “no choice but to continue its bad practices”. London start-up Inspira Pharmaceuticals emerged from stealth mode earlier this year to announce it had signed a deal with asthma technology firm Vectura. The pair are working on creating an inhalable version of Inspira’s Covid-19 treatment and are planning to kick off human trials for the treatment next year. – Telegraph

The nightclub sector claimed yesterday that there were “clear signs” of a slowdown in bookings from the end of next month amid conflicting signals from the government over vaccine passports. While the prime minister had indicated that full vaccination would be required for entry to large venues, a letter on behalf of Sajid Javid, the health secretary, suggested that “no final policy decision has yet been taken”. – The Times

 
 

The government is being urged to look at financial and broadcasting regulations that appear to be restricting mainstream television from producing educational or informative programmes on stock market investment. Lord Lee of Trafford, the former Conservative minister, has tabled a parliamentary question in response to the upsurge in day trading on stock markets and investment in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. – The Times

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