Barclays Boosts Bonus Pool 30% to £1.3bn as Profits Surge

Barclays reported a first-half 2026 bonus pool of £1.3bn on 28 July, up nearly 30% from £1bn a year earlier. The pool covers annual and deferred bonuses. Quarterly pre-tax profits rose 31% year-on-year to £3.3bn; half-year pre-tax profits hit £6.1bn, up 17%. The TUC urged a higher bank surcharge tax ahead of the Autumn Budget.