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Done family took £30m dividend from Betfred before warning of job cuts

Money was withdrawn from gambling firm before founder warned chancellor against doubling machine games duty The billionaire Done family took a £30m dividend from their Betfred gambling empire, before warning that they would close hundreds of bookies and cut jobs if the government increases tax on high-street slot machines . The chancellor, John Healey, is understood to be considering proposals to…

Done family took £30m dividend from Betfred before warning of job cuts

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