The first ever Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan for British racing has been published today by the sport’s Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG). The Action Plan covers eight core areas which … More
4 Jul 2018
The next phase of reform to the Horserace Betting Levy – British racing’s central income from betting activity – has made a significant step forward today. Agreement has been reached between British … More
8 Jun 2018
British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Chairman, Steve Harman, is taking up a new industry wide role to engage with Government to tackle the potential impact of last week’s FOBT announcement – which … More
22 May 2018
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), on behalf of the British racing industry, welcomes the government’s determination to address the issues raised by problem gambling. We called for change during … More
17 May 2018
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), on behalf of the British racing industry, welcomes the government’s determination to address the issues raised by problem gambling. We called for change during … More
17 May 2018
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced its gender pay gap figures which show an average gender pay gap of 16% (mean) and 15% (median). The report, which can be found here, also … More
21 Mar 2018
Former Minister for Sport and current Chair of the British Olympic Association, Sir Hugh Robertson, has been appointed to take on the role of independent Chair of the Racing Authority, it has been announced … More
8 Jan 2018
Additional prize money from the Levy and racecourses is set to flow to the sport’s participants from 1 January 2018. Those participants who operate at the mid and lower tiers of the sport are set … More
29 Dec 2017
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today provided an update regarding its ongoing discussions with racing’s stakeholders on diversity in the sport. This principally follows the publication … More
9 Aug 2017
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today provided an update regarding its ongoing discussions with racing’s stakeholders on diversity in the sport. This principally follows the publication … More
8 Aug 2017
Ten years ago today (31 July), the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) took over the reins of British horseracing’s governance and regulation. A decade of sporting action, business change, progress … More
8 Aug 2017
The Plus 10 bonus scheme today celebrated paying out £10 million worth of bonus prize money after Jousi, trained by Hugo Palmer, won the opening race at Ascot. The filly by Dubawi, who has sired the … More
28 Jul 2017