By Bethany Wales The David Beckham-backed gaming company Guild Esports has cut its pre-tax loss after slashing its costs amid a “challenging macroeconomic environment” for the company, according to a newly filed half-year report. The London-listed company reduced its loss before tax to £1.8m in the six months ended March 31, 2024, down 21 per cent from £2.28m in the same period the year before. It said that this improved figure followed a 38 per cent reduction in administrative expenses. This stronger performance was despite Guild’s revenue dropping by more than £1m from £2.28m in its second h…