# Racing chief warns budget tax hike could devastate British sport

A British horse racing leader warned that tax increases in the budget could have a devastating impact on the sport. The warning highlights concerns over funding, jobs and the sport’s future.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/28/horse-racing-chief-warning-budget-fixed-odds-gaming-tax) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:35:50 GMT

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/nov/01/high-street-slot-farms-budget-tax-rise-business-rates-bingo-licence-loophole) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:03 GMT