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Usdaw has entered into consultation talks over the closure of Tesco Bank operations in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Usdaw, the recognised trade union for Tesco Bank Customer Services WL1 staff, have entered into consultation talks with Barclays, who acquired the Tesco Bank banking operations in November 2024, over their proposed closure of operations in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Barclays proposes to move the work to their Glasgow site, which puts around 100 roles at risk of redundancy.

28 January 2026

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Daniel Adams – Usdaw national officer says: “Following today’s announcement by Barclays, Usdaw have entered into consultation talks. During the process we will interrogate the business case for Barclays’ proposals and seek the best deal possible for members. In the meantime, we will be seeking the views of members on the proposals and providing them with the support, advice and representation they need.”

Notes for editors:

Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is one of the fastest growing unions in the TUC and the UK's fifth biggest with over 370,000 members. Most Usdaw members work in the retail sector, but the union also has many members in transport, distribution, food manufacturing, chemical industry and other trades www.usdaw.org.uk

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Summary

Usdaw, the recognised trade union for Tesco Bank Customer Services WL1 staff, have entered into consultation talks with Barclays, who acquired the Tesco Bank banking operations in November 2024, over their proposed closure of operations in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Barclays proposes to move the work to their Glasgow site, which puts around 100 roles at risk of redundancy.