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Big spenders from the Middle East are shunning London because of the “tourist tax” in Britain, the head of a large British casino chain has claimed.John O’Reilly, chief executive of Rank Group, which operates Grosvenor Casinos, called on the government to scrap VAT charges on international visitors.
Revenues at the owner of Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos have continued to claw their way back from the depths of the pandemic.Rank Group, which has 152 venues in the UK, reported full-year operating profit of £20.3 million in preliminary results, at the top end of previous guidance, but down fro
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The success story behind Ireland’s 50,000-strong life science business, which exports more than €45 billion annually, was recognised at the inaugural Life Science Industry Awards, which showcased awe-inspiring projects and ground-breaking innovations
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 34 points lower on Friday, having closed down 0.63% on Thursday at 7,310.21.
Covid jab manufacturers are preparing to make booster shots available for the public to buy after health officials gave the green light to private sales for the first time. Some pharmacists and private clinics say they are interested in offering Covid vaccination for sale on the high street to the tens of millions of people no longer eligible on the NHS. - The Times