Betfred to Close 132 Shops, Affecting 600 Jobs
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Betfred, a leading UK bookmaker, has announced plans to close 132 betting shops, putting around 600 jobs at risk. The company has launched a consultation over the closures, which will impact more than a tenth of its betting shops. The decision comes amid higher taxes and economic uncertainty in the gambling industry.
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