Is UK gambling harms policy becoming more Manchester?

In a move at odds with other government bodies, OHID has ordered funded gambling charities to boycott Safer Gambling Week 2026 Safer Gambling Week is an industry-led initiative running from 16 to 22 November aimed at raising awareness for responsible gambling practices and tools. It has historically been supported by various British government bodies involved with gambling like DCMS and the Gambling Commission – and has largely been considered an inoffensive time to signpost potential problem gamblers to relevant services.