# Betfred owners took £30m dividend before warning of job cuts

The Done family, which owns the UK bookmaker Betfred, paid itself a £30m dividend shortly before the company warned that jobs were at risk. The timing has drawn criticism, as the firm cited cost pressures while rewarding its owners. It highlights scrutiny over payouts to shareholders at a time of cutbacks.

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## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/14/done-family-dividend-betfred-job-cuts) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:03:10 GMT