Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash

Bank allows employees to delay being in workplace at least three days a week until 2027, if permission granted Barclays has watered down its return-to-office plans after a major staff backlash, with the bank allowing some employees to wait until next year before having to be in at least three days a week. The bank this summer announced the attendance requirement would come in for its 45,000 UK sta…