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- Published on: 07/09/2026
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Banking giant Barclays has unveiled plans to cut around 5,000 jobs this year, equivalent to roughly 5% of its global workforce, as it accelerates the use of AI and other technology to reduce costs and boost efficiency.
The job cuts are expected to fall mainly on support and operational functions, including technology-related roles, with executives saying the reductions are linked to years of investment in automation and AI
The mortgage industry is evolving faster than ever. In this MoneyAge video, we examine the opportunities and challenges redefining the broker landscape, from AI-powered lending and changing customer expectations to housing affordability, property supply and the rise of financial influencers. Our guest from Chorley Building Society shares practical insights on what brokers need to do to stay relevant and thrive in a rapidly changing market.
Chief executive officer at Mortgage Advice Bureau, Peter Brodnicki, and founder and managing director at Heron Financial, Matt Coulson, joined content editor Dan McGrath to discuss how Mortgage Advice Bureau is using artificial intelligence to make advancements in the mortgage industry, the limitations of this technology and what 2026 will hold for the market
Content editor, Dan McGrath, sat down with chief operating officer at Black & White Bridging, Damien Druce, and head of development finance at Empire Global Finance, Pete Williams, to explore the role of the bridging sector, the role of AI across the industry and how the property market has fared in the Labour Government’s first year in office.


