That Face
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| First performance | April 26, 2007 |
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| Playwright | Polly Stenham |
| Original language | English Language |
| Genres | Comedy-drama |
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| ID | 910776 |
About That Face
That Face is a two-act play written by Polly Stenham. It premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London on 26 April 2007, directed by Jeremy Herrin. The play was revived at the Duke of York's Theatre in the West End in 2008, opening on 1 May.
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Betting limits for under-25s expected in new laws, reports say
By Paul Seddon & Ione WellsBBC News
Young online gamblers will face limits on the amount they can bet under new laws reportedly being lined up by the Government .
Said ministers would consult on capping bets on online slot games to between £2 and £15, with a £2 limit for under-25s.
Gambling firms will also be taxed to fund Addiction Treatment , according to leaks seen by the newspaper.
The Government has been approached for a comment.
MPs who have been campaigning for tougher restrictions on gambling told The Bbc they expected the new tax on firms and stake limits to be introduced.
They added that they were also expecting tougher affordability checks - to ensure the firms' customers are not gambling beyond their financial means.
But ministers are not expected to bring in a total ban on gambling advertising, as some campaigners want.
Proposed new laws for gambling companies are expected to be published by the Government in The Coming weeks.
The so-called white paper, the biggest shake-up of the industry in over two decades, was first announced in late 2020 But has been repeatedly delayed.
It is expected to introduce new curbs in England, Scotland and Wales, with gambling laws separate in Northern Ireland . The Premier League is also likely to agree a deal to.
The maximum bet on fixed-odds terminals in bookmakers' shops was.
The Sun reported that a new tax on betting firms to fund addiction and support services would be set at around 1% of profits.
Currently firms make contributions towards research, education and treatment into gambling harm on a voluntary basis.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), which represents gambling companies, says its largest members have pledged £100m over Four Years .
it was " relaxed" about the introduction of a mandatory levy, arguing contributions from its members are " already on the table".
But it Said it had concerns about a 1% blanket tax on all gambling companies, arguing it would be unfair on firms operating betting shops That Face higher running costs as well as property taxes.
A BGC spokesperson Said it had been working with the Government on the issue of online slot games, and any future curbs should be " proportionate" and " carefully targeted".
Gambling laws were liberalised by The Last Labour Government - But The Party 's current leader Sir Keir Starmer Said he would support tighter regulation, as the industry had changed a lot since
although he would have to study the new laws in detail.
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Intense lobbying behind The Scenes has gone on in recent months at Westminster, as the finishing touches were put to the planned new laws.
It has raised questions about gifts and hospitality received by MPs on behalf of betting firms and industry bodies, with some MPs describing The Relationship with the sector as too cosy.
Betting companies have spent tens of thousands of pounds inviting MPs from The Conservative , Labour and other parties to events in The Past few years - including Ascot races, Wimbledon, football matches, music gigs and awards ceremonies.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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