Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 101233

Horse Racing: Betting

Tabled: 17 December 2025

Answered: 6 January 2026

Question

Mr Lee Dillon

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the case for a more sustainable funding model for horseracing through reform of the Horserace Betting Levy.

Answer

Ian Murray

The Government recognises the significant contribution that racing makes to the nation’s economy and sporting landscape. For this reason, UK horseracing bets will not be subject to the new rate of general betting duty and will remain taxed at 15%.The Hors...

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