LSE:BARC.L 16 February 2026 - 23 February 2026

FTSE 100 Ends Week Down 1% as Geopolitics, Politics Weigh

FTSE 100 fell 0.35% Friday to 10,363.27, ending its worst week in six with a 1% drop. Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a 7-2 vote, as two members called for a hike. UK government borrowing in May reached £23.3 billion, beating forecasts. Retail sales rose 1.2% in May, outpacing estimates.

June 20, 2026

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Barclays PLC share price rises after buyback update as UK bank focus turns to HSBC

Barclays shares rose 1.1% to 478.9 pence in early London trading after the bank disclosed it repurchased 4.21 million shares for cancellation on Feb. 20. The buyback is part of a £1 billion programme announced earlier this month. Lloyds and HSBC shares also edged higher. Investors await HSBC’s annual results due Feb. 25.

February 23, 2026

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Barclays share price rebounds on buyback update — UK inflation and jobs data next

Barclays shares climbed 2.4% to 465 pence in early London trading after the bank disclosed it bought 2.745 million shares for cancellation on Feb. 13. The repurchase follows a sharp drop last week, with Barclays closing at 454 pence on Friday. The bank has now bought over 10 million shares under its new buyback programme. Investors await UK labour-market data on Feb. 17 and inflation figures on Feb. 18.

February 16, 2026