
Barclays to Shed About 5,000 Roles as AI Takes On More Work
Barclays has closed 1,000 posts and plans 4,000 more cuts by year-end, roughly 5% of its global staff, as it expands its use of AI.
Oct 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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Barclays has closed 1,000 posts and plans 4,000 more cuts by year-end, roughly 5% of its global staff, as it expands its use of AI.