Paddy Power Owner Cuts 1400 Jobs Following UK Tax Hikes

Published 1h ago · Restructuring

Affects United Kingdom and Ireland · Covered in 2 countries

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Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment plans to cut 1,400 jobs following UK online gambling tax hikes.

Flutter Entertainment is cutting 1,400 jobs across its UK and Irish operations following government tax increases on online gambling. The cuts will affect staff in Leeds and Dublin as the betting giant adjusts to the rising tax burden.

The locationsAffected workers are based in Leeds and Dublin.
The reasonThe company attributes the downsizing to tax increases on online casino and sports betting introduced in the previous Budget.

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Why it matters

Changes to gambling taxation often force operators to restructure their workforce and operations to maintain profit margins. The betting industry remains a major employer in cities like Leeds and Dublin, making such reductions significant for local economies.

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1,400jobs axed

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