The British Horseracing Authority has agreed an emergency financial plan to cut its costs to the industry by up to a million pounds a month whilst the coronavirus continues. Under the plan, agreed … More
27 Mar 2020
The HBF (Horseracing Bettors Forum) wishes to highlight their latest update to the Register of Protection Of Funds. This list shows how protected (or not) any funds bettors may have in their bookmaker … More
27 Mar 2020
British racing’s leaders have welcomed the announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak regarding the support package which will be offered to many self-employed workers. The Chancellor has announced a … More
26 Mar 2020
These are unprecedented times that require the whole nation and government to work together to tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. In dealing with the economic crisis that accompanies … More
21 Mar 2020
Update on racing’s response Industry leaders are examining the announcement from the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP, that the government is planning to support salaries as part of the response to COVID-19. … More
20 Mar 2020
Racing leaders are working to a detailed plan coordinated by the industry group set up to tackle COVID 19. The focus of the plan has shifted over the last 72 hours from allowing racing to continue behind … More
19 Mar 2020
Senior executives from the racing industry have been meeting today to consider all the options for financial support after the suspension of racing. This includes developing a submission to the UK government. … More
18 Mar 2020
Racing industry leaders have confirmed a plan to continue racing behind closed doors from tomorrow. Any fixtures that take place in England, Wales and Scotland, initially until the end of March, will … More
16 Mar 2020
Racing industry leaders are preparing to hold race meetings without spectators and to ensure that the competitors and participants attending only do so under strict conditions. The sport’s tripartite … More
15 Mar 2020
The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) has today launched its 2020 survey to allow those who bet on horseracing both on and off course to voice their views on the current fixture list, as well as to … More
26 Feb 2020
The BHA has today published its gender pay figures for 2019, which show a mean gender pay gap of 17% and a median gap of 9%. The gender pay gap measures the difference in average hourly earnings of … More
21 Jan 2020
The BHA’s Chief Executive Nick Rust will step down at the end of the year after nearly six years leading racing’s governing body and regulator. Mr Rust signalled his departure in a message … More
14 Jan 2020