HSBC to create 1,000 entry-level UK roles across 2026 and 2027

What happened

The bank will offer apprenticeships, graduate programmes and internships, with most roles outside London. It is also running 500 one-week work experience placements for secondary school students. Recruitment for 2027 roles opens from late September.

Why it may matter

• New leadership usually means changed priorities.
• Useful if you are trying to find an internship or build skills.