Thousands of Barclays staff revolt over return-to-office mandate

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1. Thu, 17 September 2026

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   • The Guardian World09:31first to report
     Thousands of Barclays staff revolt over return-to-office mandate

     Union calls for payouts to help cover travel costs and exemption for those living more than 40 minutes away Business live – latest updates Barclays is facing a growing backlash over return-to-office plans, with thousands of staff calling for payouts to help cover travel costs and an exemption for those living more than 40 minutes from work. Unionised staff represented by Unite are pushing back against plans announced by the bank earlier this summer to get staff back into the office at least...

   • aol.com12:17edited after publishing
     Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office

     previouslyBarclays staff push back at plans to reduce work-from-home days

     Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.

2. Tue, 29 September 2026

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   • The Guardian World17:12
     Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash

     Bank allows employees to delay being in workplace at least three days a week until 2027, if permission granted Barclays has watered down its return-to-office plans after a major staff backlash , with the bank allowing some employees to wait until next year before having to be in at least three days a week. The bank this summer announced the attendance requirement would come in for its 45,000 UK staff from 5 October, with more senior employees expected to come in for at least four days. That...