<p>Union calls for payouts to help cover travel costs and exemption for those living more than 40 minutes away</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/sep/17/bank-of-england-interest-rates-bond-buying-qt-stock-market-ftse-latest-news-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Barclays is facing a growing backlash over return-to-office plans, with thousands of staff calling for payouts to help cover travel costs and an exemption for those living more