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Is Canary Wharf Back? Barclays' Mega Bet

Jul 2, 2026
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Canary Wharf was written off as a post-pandemic ghost town after HSBC announced its exit. But Barclays just signed a staggering 999-year lease in a sign that London’s secondary financial district has potentially escaped its doom loop? With tech and fintech firms moving in, we break down the structural reality of Canary Wharf’s massive resurgence, and why property investors are watching this move incredibly closely. Get more of City AM 👇 🌐 http://www.cityam.com X(formerly Twitter): http://twitter.com/CityAM Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cityam Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/city_am LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/cityam
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