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The British Horseracing Authority announces a one-day strike on September 10 to protest a proposed increase

Horse racing in Great Britain — The British Horseracing Authority announces a one-day strike on September 10 to protest a proposed increase in betting taxes from 15% to 21%. This is the first time the sport has e

Published August 17, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Horse racing in Great Britain.

The British Horseracing Authority announces a one-day strike on September 10 to protest a proposed increase in betting taxes from 15% to 21%. This is the first time the sport has ever voluntarily refused to race in modern history. [https://apnews.com/article/british-horseracing-strike-99b0c5066f5a572afdb142a498f3e0b8 (AP)] [https://www.bbc.com/sport/horse-racing/articles/c741xyn558ko (BBC Sport)]

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