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Barclays to cut around 5,000 jobs as it pushes AI adoption

British bank Barclays announced on 22 October 2026 that it would cut around 5,000 jobs — roughly 5% of its global workforce — as part of an AI-driven efficiency programme. About 60% of the cuts will affect support functions, including developers. At the same time, the bank reported higher quarterly profit and announced a £500 million share buyback. British bank Barclays announced on 22 October 2026 that it will cut around 5,000 jobs — roughly 5% of its global workforce — as part of an efficiency programme using AI. About 60% of the cuts will affect support functions, including developers. At the same time, the bank reported growth in quarterly profit and announced a £500 million share buyback.

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