UK’s Co-operative Bank to cut 400 jobs as part of cost reduction programme

The Co-operative Bank in the UK is planning to cut around 400 jobs across its business.
This move is part of a cost-reduction program and aims to streamline processes, reduce the bank’s cost base, and improve efficiency.
The proposed job cuts are expected to impact approximately 12% of the bank’s total workforce.
The bank has initiated a consultation process for the proposed job cuts and is working closely with trade unions to support affected employees.
This action comes as part of the bank’s broader strategy to simplify and transform its business, which has been ongoing for the past three years.
The bank has invested £100 million to re-platform its IT system, a transition that is nearing completion.
The proposed operating model restructure is deemed essential for the delivery of the next phase of the bank’s strategic plan, aiming to ensure the right resources and processes are in place to achieve customer and commercial objectives.
The Co-operative Bank has been considering a sale since its split from the Co-operative Group in 2020 and has reportedly engaged in takeover talks with Coventry Building Society, as reported by Sky News last year.