Jamie Oliver and his wife pay themselves £2.5m as pre-tax profits slump

Jamie Oliver and his wife, Jools, have taken £2.5 million in dividends for the second consecutive year, even as their core media and restaurant business, Jamie Oliver Holdings, reported a decline in pre-tax profits to £2.4 million. This drop comes despite a 6% increase in sales, reaching £28.6 million, largely driven by a boost in restaurant income following a recent opening. This situation raises questions about the sustainability of their business model amidst fluctuating profits.