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Georgia Bell

Betfred says it could be forced to close all its shops in face of gambling tax hikes

Betfred faces tough closures if the Chancellor ups taxes on the industry - (PA Archive)

Betfred shops could be forced to close on UK high streets under Rachel Reeves’ proposed tax hikes on gambling firms, the chain’s boss has said.

According to Fred Done, Betfred’s co-founder and chairman, this move would put 1,287 shops and 7,500 jobs at risk.

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