Playtech Takes Stake in Hard Rock Digital Arm: The London Rush

Today’s cooling jobs numbers will be closely watched by the Jeremy Hunt ahead of his budget tomorrow. The chancellor said he will “go further to bear down on inflation, reduce debt and grow the economy,” while trying to encourage more back into work. Meanwhile, gambling software provider Playtech has struck a deal with the digital arm of Hard Rock, to help support their growth.

Here’s the key business news from London this morning: