Barclays customers face second day of issues after major IT outage
Barclays faced 2 days of IT issues, impacting payments. Customers couldn't access funds. It was payday, tax deadline. HMRC said no late penalties.
Barclays faced 2 days of IT issues, impacting payments. Customers couldn't access funds. It was payday, tax deadline. HMRC said no late penalties.
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