Flutter Redundancies: What UK Employees Need to Know

What has been announced

• On 20 October 2026, Flutter announced plans for up to 1,400 redundancies as part of a restructuring programme across its UK and Ireland operations.
• The planned reductions affect roles across Britain and Ireland, with specific sites not yet detailed.
• Reports indicate that Flutter has attributed these planned job cuts to budget tax increases.

About the company

Flutter Entertainment is a major international gambling and gaming operator.

The company runs extensive operations across the United Kingdom and Ireland, employing staff across multiple commercial, operational, and support functions.

What happens next

Under England and Wales employment law, employers proposing 100 or more redundancies within a 90-day period must carry out a collective consultation process lasting at least 45 days before any dismissals take effect.

During this collective consultation period, elected employee representatives or recognised trade union officials must be consulted on ways to avoid dismissals, reduce the number of affected staff, and mitigate the consequences.

Following collective consultation, employers must hold individual consultation meetings with staff placed at risk to discuss scoring, alternative roles, and redundancy packages.

Employees with at least two years of continuous service are entitled to statutory redundancy pay, calculated based on age, weekly pay capped at statutory limits, and length of service.

Voluntary or compulsory redundancy

Employers often invite applications for voluntary redundancy before moving to compulsory redundancies. Accepting voluntary redundancy is mutually agreed, but it remains a form of dismissal in law.

If voluntary applications do not meet the target or are declined, the company will proceed to compulsory selection using objective criteria.

Employees facing compulsory redundancy have the right to fair selection processes, clear explanation of scoring, and the opportunity to challenge decisions or apply for suitable alternative vacancies.

Your settlement agreement

Flutter may offer settlement agreements to departing staff, particularly where an enhanced redundancy package is offered above statutory minimums.

A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract under which an employee agrees to waive potential employment claims in exchange for a agreed financial sum or exit terms.

For a settlement agreement to be legally valid, you must obtain independent legal advice from a qualified adviser, such as a solicitor.

Employers typically contribute a standard amount towards your legal costs for obtaining independent advice on the terms and effect of the agreement.

Common questions

How Deen & Co helps

Deen & Co Solicitors provides clear, independent legal advice to employees facing redundancy. Our solicitors can review the terms of your settlement agreement, advise on whether your severance package is fair, and ensure your statutory rights are fully protected throughout the redundancy process.

Read more about settlement agreement advice or work out your statutory redundancy pay.

If your role is in London, our settlement agreement solicitors London can review the package before you sign.