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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Sarah Butler

McDonald’s UK arm cut Children in Need giving despite jump in profits

Front of a McDonald's restaurant with Just Eat delivery person outside
McDonald’s UK arm reported pre-tax profits of £120m. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

McDonald’s UK arm has cut its donations to some charities despite profits soaring more than 80% last year as it shed almost 2,000 jobs, according to its latest accounts.

Documents newly filed at Companies House for the fast food chain’s British business in 2024 show it gave £529,000 to Children in Need – reduced from £952,000 the previous year – and handed £744,000 to Ronald McDonald House charities, down from £779,000.

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