The Latest Breaking News from Barclays

Jes Staley and Larry Summers made executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, files reveal

Former Barclays boss and ex-US Treasury secretary named in versions of will of convicted child sex offender

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025

Firms could set own contactless card limits under changes planned by regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority’s rule changes will take effect from March 19.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025

£100 contactless card payment limit to be scrapped

The new rule changes will come into effect from 19 March

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025

Stocks Struggle Ahead of November Jobs Report: Stock Market Today

Oracle and Broadcom continued to fall, while market participants looked ahead to Tuesday's jobs report.

Kiplinger · Dec 15, 2025

Are You Affected? Fury as Major Banks Axe 311 Branches Ahead of Christmas

Major banks are set to close 311 branches in the run-up to Christmas, triggering anger from customers and campaigners who warn the move will leave communities without vital face-to-face banking services.

International Business Times UK · Dec 15, 2025

Nationwide fined £44 million by watchdog after missing Covid fraud ‘red flags’

The building society had inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 and July 2021, according to the FCA.

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

Retail drags on FTSE as stocks drift ahead of US interest rate decision

In London, retailers were a soft feature after a report showed annual UK retail sales growth decelerated in November.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

UK shoppers cut back on pre-Christmas spending at fastest rate in almost five years

British consumers have been left concerned by uncertainty around the Budget, high inflation and the cost of living

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

UK households cut spending at fastest pace in almost five years, says Barclays

Bank reports 1.1% drop in card spending despite Black Friday boost for retailers

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025

Pre-Budget shopper ‘jitters’ dampen Black Friday sales

Total retail sales across the UK increased by 1.4% year on year in November – the weakest growth in six months, BRC and KPMG figures show.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025