Barclays has adjusted its return-to-office policy for its 45,000 UK employees following a coordinated protest from staff and the Unite union. The bank had previously announced that, starting October 5, most staff would be required to work from the office at least three days per week, with senior staff expected to attend four days. This represented an increase from the current two-day requirement.

Following the announcement, thousands of employees signed an open letter organized by the Unite union, which also requested financial compensation to assist with the increased costs of commuting and office attendance. In response to the backlash, Barclays has granted a reprieve, allowing some employees to delay the new attendance schedule until 2025. The bank has not yet provided a full breakdown of which departments or roles qualify for this extension, nor has it publicly addressed the union's request for financial support to cover the costs associated with the office mandate.