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2024
14/02/2024 ‐
HBLB Publishes Initial Progress Report on its Three-Year Business Plan
2023
12/12/2023 ‐
Levy Income Reaches £100m In 2022/23 But Betting Turnover Declines
01/12/2023 ‐
HBLB Opens Application Round for 2024-2025 Non-Fixture Related Grants
10/10/2023 ‐
HBLB Increases Prize Money Contribution in 2024 to Support Racing’s Fixture List Strategy
15/09/2023 ‐
HBLB’s Data Collection Partner Contract Open to Tender
13/07/2023 ‐
Paul Darling and Anne Lambert Reappointed to HBLB
17/05/2023 ‐
Indicative Levy Yield of £99m for 2022/23
12/05/2023 ‐
New HBLB Veterinary Science Research and Education Awards starting in 2023, New VAC Appointments and 2023 Application Round
18/04/2023 ‐
Race-by-Race Prize Money Contributions Published by HBLB
02/02/2023 ‐
HBLB 2021/22 Annual Report Sets Out Continued Post-Covid Support for Racing
26/01/2023 ‐
HBLB Publishes Three-Year Business Plan
2022
14/12/2022 ‐
Paul Darling OBE KC Speech to Gimcrack Dinner
21/11/2022 ‐
Horserace Betting Levy Board Publishes International Codes of Practice for 2023
09/11/2022 ‐
HBLB Maintains Significant Additional Support for Racing Fixtures in 2023
29/09/2022 ‐
HBLB Welcomes a Further £3m from Racing Foundation
20/06/2022 ‐
New HBLB Veterinary Science Research and Education Awards starting in 2022, New VAC Appointments and 2022 Application Round
17/05/2022 ‐
Indicative Levy Yield of £97m for 2021/22 Provides Further Assurance in HBLB’s Future Planning
03/03/2022 ‐
HBLB Annual Report Reviews Year of Covid-Related Funding and Initiatives
2021
21/12/2021 ‐
Horserace Betting Levy Board Publishes International Codes of Practice for 2022
28/10/2021 ‐
The Racing Foundation grants £3million to support racing’s recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
01/10/2021 ‐
Substantial Increase in HBLB Contribution to Prize Money in 2022 Compared to Pre-Covid Years
14/09/2021 ‐
Lord Risby Reappointed as HBLB Board Member
09/09/2021 ‐
New Formal Arrangements for Equine Infectious Disease Service
20/07/2021 ‐
Levy Board’s 2019/20 Annual Report Published
12/07/2021 ‐
Total HBLB Prize Money Funding for 2021 Confirmed at 32% Above Normal
23/06/2021 ‐
£21.5m from UK Government's Sport Winter Survival Package to support participants and racecourses and aid Britain's international competitiveness
03/06/2021 ‐
HBLB Supports Rare Native Equine Breeds as Part of Commitment to Improving Breeds of Horse
21/05/2021 ‐
HBLB Provides 40% Extra Support for Racing Fixtures in July and August 2021
10/05/2021 ‐
Indicative Levy Yield of £80m for 2020/21 Provides Further Flexibility in Expenditure Options
07/04/2021 ‐
HBLB Veterinary Science Research and Education Grant Round
26/02/2021 ‐
HBLB Maintains Substantial Support for Racing Fixtures with £20.1m in May and June 2021
2020
23/12/2020 ‐
HBLB Steps In To Support Jockeys’ Insurance Scheme
17/12/2020 ‐
Horserace Betting Levy Board Publishes International Codes of Practice for 2021
21/10/2020 ‐
HBLB Maintains Substantially Enhanced Support for Racing in First Four Months of 2021
10/10/2020 ‐
Paul Lee Recognised with OBE
08/09/2020 ‐
HBLB Working with Bookmakers to Estimate Levy in 2020/21
12/08/2020 ‐
HBLB Provides £3.2m New Support for the Resumption of Racing
10/08/2020 ‐
HBLB Opens New Window for Loan Applications from Racecourses
30/07/2020 ‐
50% Increase in HBLB Prize Money Contribution for September to December 2020
18/05/2020 ‐
No Application Round in 2020 for Veterinary Science and Education Grants
14/05/2020 ‐
HBLB Prize Money Contribution on Resumption of Racing Increases 23% to £16.4m
12/05/2020 ‐
Levy Board’s 2018/19 Annual Report Published
01/05/2020 ‐
Indicative Levy Yield of £97m for 2019/20
23/04/2020 ‐
HBLB Releases £6.5m in Capital Credits to Racecourses
17/04/2020 ‐
HBLB and Racing Foundation Agree Immediate £22 million Cashflow and Hardship Funding Package to Support Racing
01/04/2020 ‐
Paul Darling Appointed as HBLB Chair and Anne Lambert as Government Appointed Member
16/03/2020 ‐
Lord Risby reappointed as HBLB Board member
18/02/2020 ‐
Levy Yield for 2018/19 Revised Upwards by £5m
27/01/2020 ‐
Horserace Betting Levy Board Publishes International Codes of Practice for 2020
2019
12/08/2019 ‐
Government Seeks to Appoint New Levy Board Chairman and Board Member
12/08/2019 ‐
Levy Income 2018/19
09/07/2019 ‐
HBLB Confirms 2019 Expenditure
28/06/2019 ‐
HBLB Appoints Finance Director
13/06/2019 ‐
Trainers’ Costs from 2019 Equine Influenza Outbreak Covered by HBLB
17/05/2019 ‐
Expected Levy Yield for 2018/19 Significantly Less Than Forecast
11/04/2019 ‐
New HBLB Veterinary Science Research and Education Awards starting in 2019 and 2020 Application Round
28/03/2019 ‐
Levy Board Agrees 2019 Expenditure Allocations Including a Further One-Off £6.5m for Prize Money
2018
24/07/2018 ‐
Successful Implementation of New Levy Regulations and Increased Income Reflected in Levy Board’s 2017/18 Annual Report
19/04/2018 ‐
New HBLB Veterinary Science Research and Education Awards in 2018 and HBLB opens 2018 Application Round
2017
14/12/2017 ‐
Horserace Beting Levy Board Publishes Codes of Practice for 2018
27/07/2017 ‐
New HBLB Equine Science Research and Education Awards in 2017 and HBLB opens 2017 Application Round
12/07/2017 ‐
Prospect of Increased Income and Expenditure as Levy Board Publishes 2016/17 Annual Report
24/04/2017 ‐
Horserace Betting Levy Regulations 2017
31/03/2017 ‐
56th Levy Scheme To Take Effect
08/03/2017 ‐
Government Lays Levy Reform Legislation Before Parliament
2016
02/12/2016 ‐
Horserace Betting Levy Board Publishes Codes of Practice for 2017
31/10/2016 ‐
Levy Scheme for 2017/18 Referred to Government for Determination
18/07/2016 ‐
New HBLB App Helps Keep Horses Safe From Infection
13/07/2016 ‐
Levy Board Publishes 2015/16 Annual Report and Business Plan for 2016/17
12/04/2016 ‐
HBLB opens 2016 Equine Science Research and Education Awards Application Round
07/04/2016 ‐
New Research Projects and Scholarships Starting in 2016
2015
18/12/2015 ‐
Culture Secretary Appoints New Levy Board Members
16/12/2015 ‐
HBLB Publishes Codes of Practice for 2016
31/10/2015 ‐
Levy Scheme for 2016/17 Referred to Government for Determination
20/07/2015 ‐
HBLB's Veterinary Advisory Committee Expressions of Interest
16/07/2015 ‐
Major Contribution to Prize Money Maintained in Time of Uncertainty
24/06/2015 ‐
Government Seeking to Appoint Two New Levy Board Members
21/05/2015 ‐
Levy Board Publishes 2015/16 Business Plan with Projected Income Forecasts
17/03/2015 ‐
HBLB opens 2015 Equine Science Research and Education Awards Application Round
28/01/2015 ‐
14 new research projects and three new scholarships to start in 2015
2014
18/12/2014 ‐
Levy Board Publishes Codes of Practice for 2015
18/12/2014 ‐
Levy Board Maintains Expenditure Levels in 2015 with Advance Notice of Potential Reductions in 2016
13/11/2014 ‐
HBLB Veterinary Advisory Committee Appointments
18/09/2014 ‐
Levy Board Unanimously Agrees Levy Scheme for 2015/16
30/07/2014 ‐
Government Seeking to Appoint Two New Levy Board Members
17/07/2014 ‐
Enhanced Income, Focus on Prize Money and Agreements Between Racing and Betting Reflected in Levy Board Annual Report
16/06/2014 ‐
HBLB's Veterinary Advisory Committee Expressions of interest
09/04/2014 ‐
Levy Board Opens New Research Project Application Round
09/04/2014 ‐
Levy Board Education Awards 2015
03/04/2014 ‐
Celia Marr appointed Chair of Veterinary Advisory Committee
13/02/2014 ‐
Levy Board Business Plan for 2014 Published
20/01/2014 ‐
Over £2m for Veterinary Science and Education in 2014
2013
19/12/2013 ‐
Record Prize Money in Prospect in 2014 as Levy Board Contributes Extra £6m
18/12/2013 ‐
Levy Board publishes Codes of Practice for 2014
24/10/2013 ‐
Agreement of Levy Scheme for 2014/15 and Four-Year Arrangement Between Racing and Major Bookmakers
17/07/2013 ‐
Stability In Financial Position Detailed in 2012/13 Levy Board Annual Report
03/05/2013 ‐
Court of Appeal Upholds Judicial Review Judgment in Levy Board’s Favour
02/05/2013 ‐
Paul Lee Reappointed as Levy Board Chairman Until 2017
22/04/2013 ‐
HBLB invites applications for 2013 education awards
25/03/2013 ‐
HBLB Announces New Research Grant Funding for 2013
18/03/2013 ‐
Alan Delmonte appointed Chief Executive of Horserace Betting Levy Board
31/01/2013 ‐
Levy Board Publishes Business Plan for 2013
2012
21/12/2012 ‐
Levy Board Announces Structural Review Following Chief Executive’s Departure
20/12/2012 ‐
Prize Money Boost for Sunday Racing
08/11/2012 ‐
Levy Board Publishes Codes of Practice for 2013
07/11/2012 ‐
Increases at all Prize Money Levels Agreed
30/10/2012 ‐
Levy Board Awards £1.6m for Racehorse Health in 2013
24/10/2012 ‐
Levy Scheme for 2013/14 Agreed
24/10/2012 ‐
Levy Board Allocates Over £50m to Prize Money in Potentially Record Breaking 2013
01/10/2012 ‐
Levy Board Points to Mutual Benefits of 2013 Fixture List
20/07/2012 ‐
Judicial Review: Judgment
20/07/2012 ‐
Levy Board Reintroduces Loans for 2013
11/07/2012 ‐
Levy Board Chairman Reports Progress in the 2011/12 Annual Report
08/05/2012 ‐
Betting Patterns Working Party Supports Reduction in Race Division Threshold
30/04/2012 ‐
Levy Board Supports Transfer of Ascot Fixture to Kempton Park
22/02/2012 ‐
Levy Board Funding Helps Brave Cold Spell
2011
13/12/2011 ‐
Agreement Reached on Funding for Quality Racing for 2012
29/11/2011 ‐
HBLB Publishes Online 2012 Codes of Practice
21/11/2011 ‐
HBLB Announces Research Grant Round for 2012
16/11/2011 ‐
Prize Money to Receive Majority of Extra Levy Board Expenditure in 2012
02/11/2011 ‐
Statement by Government Appointed Members on Agreement of Levy Scheme for 2012/13
01/11/2011 ‐
Levy Scheme for 2012/13 Agreed
13/09/2011 ‐
Levy Board Chairman Reviews Challenging Year in 2010/11 Annual Report
08/09/2011 ‐
Application for Judicial Review
08/06/2011 ‐
Customers of Betting Exchanges
27/05/2011 ‐
Levy Board Publishes Responses to the Legal Opinions
14/03/2011 ‐
Levy Board Education Awards 2011
09/03/2011 ‐
Update on the Betting Exchanges Consultation
16/02/2011 ‐
Government Appointed Members Welcome Secretary of State’s Determination of the 50th Levy Scheme
26/01/2011 ‐
Levy Board Launch New Online Codes of Practice
2010
02/12/2010 ‐
Recommendations for the 50th Levy Scheme Available on DCMS's Website
01/12/2010 ‐
Government Appointed Members Recommendations for the 50th Levy Scheme
25/11/2010 ‐
All Further Submissions to Betting Exchanges Consultation Now Available
09/11/2010 ‐
Further Submissions to Betting Exchanges Consultation
08/11/2010 ‐
Levy Board Agrees £60m Expenditure Budget for 2011
31/10/2010 ‐
Levy Scheme for 2011/12 Referred to Government for Determination
28/10/2010 ‐
Further 50th Levy Scheme Submissions from the Bookmakers’ Committee and Racing published by HBLB
28/10/2010 ‐
HBLB Publishes Responses to its Betting Exchanges Consultation
26/10/2010 ‐
HBLB Publishes 50th Levy Scheme Submissions from the Bookmakers’ Committee and Racing
19/10/2010 ‐
50th Levy Scheme : Update
14/10/2010 ‐
Public Bodies Reform – Proposals For Change
14/10/2010 ‐
Levy Board Chairman Looks Back on First Year in 2009/10 Annual Report
12/08/2010 ‐
Levy Board Agrees Key Expenditure Allocations for 2011
15/07/2010 ‐
Racing’s submission 50th Levy Scheme
15/07/2010 ‐
Bookmakers’ Committee Recommendations 50th Levy Scheme
15/07/2010 ‐
50th Levy Scheme: Bookmakers’ Committee Recommendations and Racing’s Submission Published
14/07/2010 ‐
Levy Board Agrees £70m as Budgeting Allocation for 2011 Expenditure
06/07/2010 ‐
Betting Exchanges Consultation Launched by Levy Board
25/06/2010 ‐
Levy Board Takes Further Steps to Reduce 2010 Expenditure
29/03/2010 ‐
HBLB invites applications for the 2010 Tristram Ricketts Fellowship
10/03/2010 ‐
Racing’s Appointees Make Submission on 50th Levy Scheme
2009
13/10/2009 ‐
HBLB publishes 2010 Codes of Practice for prevention and control of equine infectious diseases
05/10/2009 ‐
HBLB awards £1.2 million for veterinary research to improve horse health and welfare
23/09/2009 ‐
Levy Board Maintains 2010 Expenditure At Agreed Levels
05/08/2009 ‐
New Levy Board Chair Appointed
04/08/2009 ‐
Bookmakers who do not pay the full Levy
15/07/2009 ‐
Levy Yield Falls By 8%
14/07/2009 ‐
Creating A More Level Playing Field
28/04/2009 ‐
Levy Scheme for 2010/2011 Agreed
09/04/2009 ‐
New Appointments at the HBLB
27/01/2009 ‐
Glen Sparkes Awarded Tristram Ricketts Fellowship for 2009
09/01/2009 ‐
Sir Philip Otton Consultant’s Advice Released
2008
03/11/2008 ‐
Levy Scheme for 2009/2010 Agreed
01/08/2008 ‐
Levy Board Announces Creation of Tristram Ricketts Fellowship
16/06/2008 ‐
HBLB funds 10 new projects to improve horse health and welfare
24/04/2008 ‐
Levy Board Moves to Increase Prize Money in 2008-2011
14/03/2008 ‐
Chris Deuters, Deputy Chairman
20/02/2008 ‐
Response to 47th Levy Scheme Determination
23/01/2008 ‐
Levy Board Appoints New Chief Executve
02/01/2008 ‐
HBLB Breeders’ Prizes Scheme 2008
2007
07/11/2007 ‐
Sir Tristram Ricketts, Bt
11/10/2007 ‐
Godfrey Ayres
24/09/2007 ‐
Levy Board Increases Support for Ex-Racehorses
21/09/2007 ‐
National Stud
19/07/2007 ‐
Agreement To Secure Future of National Stud
19/07/2007 ‐
Levy Board Makes £5.5m Cut In Prize Money Contribution
21/05/2007 ‐
New Research To Improve Racehorse Welfare
22/03/2007 ‐
Levy Board Renews £692,000 Grant for Education and Training
15/02/2007 ‐
Levy Board Rare Breed Grants At £172,000
25/01/2007 ‐
HFL sold for £20.25m
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