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Incident2026-10-22

Barclays is cutting 5,000 jobs. The cuts equal about 5% of its total workforce. About 60% of the reductions target support functions, including developers. The tally includes 1,000 jobs already trimmed in the first half. The move aims to lower costs after high expenses earlier this year. Barclays cites AI as the driver of new efficiency.

What it unlocks

Reducing costs through AI-driven efficiency gains.

  • 5,000 jobs
  • 5% of total headcount
  • 60% in support functions
  • 1,000 jobs cut in first half

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