# Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as it turns to AI to improve efficiency

https://mins.news/en/item/110894

- euronews, 2026-10-22 10:14 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/barclays-to-cut-5000-jobs-as-it-turns-to-ai-to-improve-efficiency

> British bank Barclays said on Thursday it plans to eliminate about 5,000 jobs—roughly 5% of its global workforce—by the end of 2026, using AI and other technology to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

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