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Flutter considers cuts affecting up to 1,400 UK and Ireland staff

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Flutter is reportedly considering reducing its UK and Ireland workforce, with up to 1,400 of the segment’s 9,000 employees potentially affected. The reported cuts could reach the UK, Ireland, Portugal, Romania and Malta; CEO Kevin Harrington cited UK tax increases as a reason for reducing costs, and the company said it would support affected staff.

Potential cuts could affect Flutter employees across five countries, while the company says it will support affected staff.

End-of-day close Flutter (FLUT), USD, to 6 November 2026
Story date8 September 20266 November 2026

Latest reported results

Flutter NYSE: FLUT

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 3.87bn
Operating income
−USD 1.19bn10-Q filing 0001635327-26-000059

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