Layoff history

Barclays layoffs

2 announcements tracked5,000 jobs affected (reported)

  1. Layoff

    Cuts 5,000 jobs

    Barclays said it expects to cut about 5,000 jobs by the end of 2026, about 5% of staff. Around 1,000 roles were already cut in the first half of 2026.

  2. Return to officeUnited Kingdom

    Return-to-office mandate

    Barclays will require most UK staff to be in the office at least three days a week from October, up from two, with senior leaders at four days; Unite and thousands of staff are pushing back.