Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 101234
Horse Racing: Betting
Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 6 January 2026
Question
Mr Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat — Newbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent progress she has made on the review of the Horserace Betting Levy.
Answer
Ian MurrayThe 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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