Barclays has announced the closure of 22 more bank branches, following the announcement of 40 closures last month. This decision is part of the bank's strategy to adapt to the decreasing number of branch visits. The closures have sparked protests from anti-war and environmental groups outside Barclays banks, particularly in Reading. Additionally, specific branches in Boston and Spalding are set to close on May the 10th, with reports indicating that fewer than 10 customers regularly use the Boston branch as their sole banking option. Protests have also extended to a Birmingham branch, where activists staged a 'die-in' protest for Gaza, accusing Barclays of supporting Israel's actions in Palestine, a claim the bank denies. The closures are part of a wider trend of bank branch closures, with US Bank planning to close 23 branches and Wells Fargo five in a single week.
A Barclays branch was forced to shut early to protect the 'safety of customers' after it was targeted by pro-Palestine activists https://t.co/QhtyQsAFOx
A Barclays branch was forced to shut early to protect the 'safety of customers' after it was targetted by pro-Palestine activists https://t.co/wGvAS5tQTy
US Bank filed to close 23 branches in a single week while Wells Fargo will ax five - is YOUR local affected? https://t.co/ZcKHu7PHpV https://t.co/pvNPmr90GB
A #Birmingham branch of Barclays was forced to shut after activists staged a 'die-in' protest for Gaza Barclays has been accused of 'supporting' Israel’s attacks on Palestine - an allegation the bank denies @birmingham_live https://t.co/VKYyMVtZzY
Barclays announces 22 more branch closures - full list of locations shutting https://t.co/LMQQ4DAgKI
Barclays bank will close in Boston and Spalding on May the 10th. They say fewer than 10 customers use the Boston branch regularly as the only way to do their banking. Stay up to date ⬇️ https://t.co/XSkvQxXUNS https://t.co/9uhOFsYM3j
Barclays announces even more bank branch closures as the bank says it needs to "adapt" as branch visits fall. Full list of 22 new closures here: https://t.co/5JXwhWqbaz
Reading: Anti-war and environmental groups protest outside Barclays bank https://t.co/5cs9vsTYkQ #bbcsouthnews
Reading: Anti-war and environmental groups protest outside Barclays bank https://t.co/8q3KBgcSfo
Barclays announces 22 more bank branches to close after announcing 40 closures last month https://t.co/5JXwhWqbaz