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Barclays

British universal bank

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Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Company type
Public company
Number of employees
80,000+

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Company announcements

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    Barclays completes acquisition of Best Egg

    The deal expands Barclays US Consumer Bank's personal lending capabilities, supporting U.S. growth strategy. Best Egg operates under its brand.

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    Barclays appoints Stephanie Avakian Group General Counsel

    She joins from WilmerHale and succeeds Stephen Shapiro, who retires end June; appointment effective 1 July 2026.

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    Barclays launches Planning and Advice service

    The new service targets eligible Barclays Premier customers to empower financial future control.

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    Barclays announces future share buy-back commencement

    The £500m programme starts after the ongoing £1,000m buy-back, ending by 24 October 2026. Shares will be cancelled.

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Media coverage

  • The Banker

    Barclays chief expresses regret over exposure to Tricolor and MFS

    Anita Hawser is the Europe editor at The Banker. For the past 20 years, Anita has worked as a freelance journalist for a range of...

  • The Standard

    Barclays shareholder meeting targeted by Palestine and climate activists

    Barclays faced a chaotic annual shareholder meeting as Palestine and climate activists repeatedly confronted the lender's board over its ties to Israel and fossil fuel...

  • MSN

    Analysts warn Barclays shares face May downturn risks

    Barclays shares, up 45% over the past year, have dropped 10% in 2026 amid mounting concerns over geopolitical tensions, investment banking headwinds, and stretched valuations...

  • City A.M.

    FTSE 100 banks are facing £2.5bn of headwinds - HSBC and Barclays are in the firing line

    The FTSE 100's Big Five banks toasted to a bumper profit in the first quarter but growing economic risks cast a shadow on the haul.

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