Move to tackle gambling machines backed by Inverclyde MSP – Greenock Telegraph

A LEADING Inverclyde problem gambling campaigner has welcomed a change in rules that will allow councils to tackle controversial roulette machines. MSP Stuart McMillan, pictured,  has been a long-time critic of so-called fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) and believes new measures recently agreed in the Scottish Parliament will help tackle the issue. The Delegated Powers and…

UK personal insolvencies rise for first time since 2010 – euronews

LONDON (Reuters) The number of people declared insolvent in England and Wales rose last year for the first time since 2010, after hitting a post-financial crisis low in 2015, official figures showed on Friday, raising concern about households financial health. Britains economy was the fastest-growing major advanced economy last year, despite initial fears that Junes…