Gambling firm William Hill has revealed its betting shop business is set to slump to an annual loss of around £30 million while group sales fell 16%, after a "year like no other".
Covid-19 restrictions meant all 1,414 high street shops were affected some point, but despite the loss, the chain kept staff on full pay and handed back furlough cash. "We received £24.5million of furlough funds in the first half which have since been repaid and, under the current circumstances, we do not expect to claim any further job retention related support," William Hill said in a trading update. "Throughout the year, even when furloughed, our UK retail colleagues received 100% of their full pay." The group - which is being bought by US casino giant Caesars
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