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Barclays to slash dividends after full-year loss

In his first three months as CEO, Jes Staley has sought to reshape the lender to address a sharp fall in its share price

Barclays plans to recapitalise by exiting its African business and slashing future dividend payouts
Barclays plans to recapitalise by exiting its African business and slashing future dividend payouts

Barclays on March 1 announced a full-year net loss as it set out plans to recapitalise the lender by exiting its African business and slashing future dividend payouts.

The British bank posted a wider net loss of £394 million for the year, compared with a loss of £174 million the year before, hit by litigation costs. Total income, excluding insurance claims, rose 1% to £25.5 billion.

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