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General · 30 June 2026

Barclays Buys 999-Year Canary Wharf Headquarters Lease

Barclays Buys 999-Year Canary Wharf Headquarters Lease

London's financial district gains a long-term commitment from one of its biggest banks. Barclays bought a 999-year lease for its global headquarters at One Churchill Place on Tuesday for £750 million, giving it control beyond its current lease ending in 2039. Executives said the purchase gives greater flexibility and long-term certainty for its London operations.

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