Barclays cuts back risky lending after £228m hit from UK mortgage firm MFS
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 07:14 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
Bank's chief executive points to alleged fraud as it sets aside a further £105m for motor finance compensation. Barclays is pulling back from lending to risky borrowers.
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