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URSY.NEWS / The Guardian / 14 Oct 2026

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

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Money was withdrawn from gambling firm before founder warned chancellor against doubling machine games dutyThe billionaire Done family took a £30m dividend from their Betfred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 do…

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