Barclays is plotting a revival of high street banking as it is set to open new branches and bring back the 'bank manager' role. Since 2018 more than 800 Barclays branches have been axed - leaving 206 still open around the UK, according to the company's latest annual report. He added: 'The branch manager or bank manager is back. Most customers come in and they want to talk to the bank manager from time to time.' Lloyds blamed the decision to shut the branches on customers shifting away from banking in person to mobiles.

Source: Daily Mail April 04, 2026 16:19 UTC