Flexibility Barclays delays unpopular return-to-office mandate Bank pushes back start date of three-day in-office rule after staff and union cry foul iStock.com/hatman12 Image Jenna Lomax Community Editor Wednesday 30 September 2026 Barclays has backtracked on recent demands for its 45,000 UK staff to come into the office at least three days per week from Monday 5 October. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Flexibility British bosses will be forced to meet employees requesting flexible work Culture Return-to-office mandates may reveal more about bosses than reluctant staff Flexibility Hybrid working touted as cure for global birthrate slump Mental Health Agoraphobic council worker wins work-from-home dispute