William Hill announces that 119 betting shops will remain closed due to fall in customer numbers
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It said that "the majority of colleagues (will be) redeployed within the estate". William Hill runs more than 1,500 betting shops around the UK.
Chief executive Ulrik Bengtsson said: "I am delighted with William Hill's performance in these extraordinary times. Our team has been remarkable, supporting each other and our customers throughout the pandemic, and I would like to thank them for their continuing efforts.
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Hide Ad"The furlough scheme provided welcome and timely support, and meant we could protect the jobs of our 7,000 UK retail colleagues. Therefore, given the strength of our recovery post-lockdown, we have decided to repay the furlough funds."
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