William Hill reveals plans to shut 700 shops

William Hill

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Bookmaker William Hill has revealed plans to close about 700 betting shops in response to the government’s crackdown on fixed-odds betting terminals.

The company is consulting on the plans, which would put an estimated 4,500 jobs at risk.

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