28/08/2014

Barclays Consider Closing Cardiff Office

Barclays have announced that it is considering closing its Cardiff office, raising fears for jobs.

Some 100 staff work at the centre in Callaghan Square, the areas central business district.

It is not yet known how many jobs would be lost if plans to close the centre go ahead.

(MH/CD)

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