Betfred to cut 600 jobs as 132 shops close amid industry tax raid

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Betfred has announced plans to close 132 shops and cut over 600 jobs starting from September. The company, one of Britain's largest high street bookmakers, attributed these decisions to gambling tax hikes and economic uncertainty. This move will affect more than a tenth of its betting shops. Betfred has launched a consultation process regarding the closures, describing the situation as having no choice following the deepening tax raid on the gambling industry.
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31/07 12:35 sky.com
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Betfred to cut 600 jobs as 132 shops close amid industry tax raid

POLITICS
31/07 14:55 standard.co.uk

Betfred to shut 132 shops and axe 600 jobs after gambling tax hikes

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31/07 14:55 belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Betfred to shut 132 shops and axe 600 jobs after gambling tax hikes

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31/07 14:55 independent.co.uk

Betfred to axe 600 jobs and close over 100 shops after gambling tax hikes

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31/07 14:55 independent.co.uk

Betfred to shut 132 shops and axe 600 jobs after gambling tax hikes

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31/07 15:05 yorkshirepost.co.uk

'No choice': Betfred to shut 132 shops and cut over 600 jobs as higher taxes blamed

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31/07 15:45 bbc.co.uk

Betfred to axe 600 jobs and close 132 stores

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31/07 15:45 dailymail.com

Betfred to cut 600 jobs: Gambling giant blames Labour tax hikes for decision to shutter 132 shops

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31/07 15:50 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Betfred announces plans to close 132 shops and cut more than 600 jobs

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31/07 17:40 liverpoolecho.co.uk

Warrington-based high street chain closing 132 shops and axing 600 jobs

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