Betting firm Paddy Power to close 57 shops in UK and Ireland

Betting firm Paddy Power, owned by Flutter UKI, is closing 57 shops in the UK and Ireland due to a review of its high street estate. This closure puts 247 staff at risk of redundancy, with 29 shops to close in the UK and 28 in Ireland. However, affected staff will be considered for redeployment opportunities where feasible.