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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC Business
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What happened

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

Key facts

  • Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.
  • Reported by BBC Business and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:18:03 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

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Coverage timeline

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

  2. Barclays staff push back at plans to reduce work-from-home days

Sources

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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…

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