The industry group coordinating work to respond to the coronavirus has today published an operational plan setting out work currently underway. The operational plan can be viewed here. The purpose of … More
30 Mar 2020
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
The BHA continues to prioritise working with the industry’s COVID-19 Steering Group and organisations across the racing industry to address the challenges facing British racing in the light of … More
26 Mar 2020
Throughout the coronavirus outbreak the care and exercise of horses remains essential. To help meet the industry’s staffing needs throughout the ongoing crisis, the careersinracing.com job board, … More
26 Mar 2020
A week can feel a long time, can’t it? It’s only seven days since Boris Johnson announced the government would not support mass gatherings that relied on emergency services and called for non-essential … More
24 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
As industry leaders focus on how the government’s job retention package can support racing, work is ongoing to respond to cases of immediate hardship and need. Racing Welfare, the Jockey Club charity … 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