12:35 PM EDT, 06/09/2025 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with Barclays ( BCS ) spokesperson comments in the third and fourth paragraphs.)

Barclays ( BCS ) is readying plans to cut over 200 jobs in its investment bank in the coming days as part of plans to boost the division's profitability, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Workers in investment banking, global markets and research are expected to be impacted, Bloomberg reported, citing the people, who added that managing directors will be the most senior roles affected.

"Like other banks, we regularly review our talent pool as part of our ongoing business operations to ensure continued investment in priority areas," a Barclays ( BCS ) spokesperson told MT Newswires.

The spokesperson also said the news report was "fair and accurate."

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