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Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff
Original: Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash https://www. theguardian.com/business/2026/ sep/29/b
Barclays has scaled back its return-to-office requirements for UK staff following a backlash from employees and unions. The bank had faced criticism over plans to increase office attendance, with trade unions including Unite voicing opposition. The climbdown is being widely discussed as a sign that firms may struggle to enforce stricter workplace rules against resistance from workers over flexible working.
Why now: The banking giant reversed a contested workplace policy after public criticism, making it a talking point on flexible working and union influence.
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- Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash https://www. theguardian.com/business/2026/ sep/29/barclays-softens-return-to-office-plans-for-uk-staff-after-backlash # Barclays # Banking # WorkingFromHome # Business # UkNews # TradeUnions # Unite · theguardian_world_news@halo.nu · 1
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