A branch of Barclays bank is seen in Boroughbridge, northern England June 4, 2009. British bank Barclays Plc has proposed closing its final-salary pension scheme for British staff, which a union said will affect 18,000 employees. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

A branch of Barclays bank is seen in Boroughbridge, northern England June 4, 2009. British bank Barclays Plc has proposed closing its final-salary pension scheme for British staff, which a union said will affect 18,000 employees.

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