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Recent News About Barclays
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Barclays partners with Fauna & Flora on large-scale ecosystem restoration
Barclays and the conservation charity Fauna & Flora have announced a new collaboration focused on landscape-level restoration.
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Health sector firms build savings while planning higher AI investments
Health and social care businesses in the UK are showing increased demand for their products and services, while also building cash reserves and planning significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI), according to the latest Barclays...
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Barclays joins finance sector push for greater UK retail investment
Barclays has announced its participation in the UK Retail Investment Campaign, joining seventeen other major financial firms in an initiative aimed at encouraging more Britons to invest for their long-term financial wellbeing.
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Most UK businesses see benefits from rising government defence spending
More than half of UK businesses expect to benefit from increased government investment in defence, according to new research from the Barclays Business Prosperity Index.
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UK card spending falls sharply in November despite Black Friday surge
Consumer card spending in the UK declined by 1.1 percent year-on-year in November, marking the largest drop since February 2021, according to data from Barclays.
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Barclays issues report on empowering local governments for net zero transition
Barclays has released a new policy report that highlights the need for targeted measures to help local governments in England achieve their net zero emissions targets.
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Barclays promotes 118 employees to managing director roles effective January 2026
Barclays has announced the promotion of 118 employees to the position of Managing Director, effective January 1, 2026.
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Businesses signal renewed investment plans after Autumn Budget
Following the Autumn Budget, Barclays conducted research to assess how business leaders are responding to recent government measures.
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Barclays becomes headline sponsor for Scotland's national stadium Hampden Park
Barclays has announced a new multi-year partnership with the Scottish Football Association, becoming the headline sponsor of Scotland’s national stadium.
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Barclays commits £45bn additional lending to support UK businesses and consumers
Barclays has announced plans to increase lending in the UK by approximately £45 billion over the next three years.
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Barclays increases paternity leave in UK and APAC effective January 2026
Barclays has announced changes to its parental leave policies for employees in the UK and Asia Pacific regions.
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AI-driven scams raise concerns among UK shoppers ahead of Black Friday
Three in four UK shoppers believe that advances in artificial intelligence have made online scams more convincing, according to new research released ahead of Black Friday.
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Share of first-time buyers using low-deposit mortgages rises amid affordability challenges
Barclays' latest mortgage data indicates that first-time buyers in the UK are increasingly turning to low-deposit mortgages.
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Most UK businesses delay investments pending Autumn Budget decisions
UK businesses have shown increased caution in the third quarter of 2025, with many holding back on investment decisions ahead of the Autumn Budget, according to the latest Barclays Business Prosperity Index.
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UK consumer confidence falls as households cut back before Autumn Budget
Consumer spending in the UK declined in October as confidence in both personal finances and the wider economy weakened ahead of the Autumn Budget, according to Barclays’ latest Consumer Spend report.
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Barclays appoints Jean-François Mastrangelo as head of markets for Asia Pacific
Barclays has named Jean-François Mastrangelo as the new Head of Markets for Asia Pacific.
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Barclays survey finds rising interest among wealthy investors in private market allocations
A recent report from Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management indicates that private markets are becoming increasingly important for wealthy investors and family offices.
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Survey finds most young UK renters experience 'housemate horrors', driving desire for home ownership
A recent survey commissioned by Barclays has found that nearly nine out of ten young renters in the UK have experienced difficulties with their housemates, ranging from dirty dishes left in shared spaces to loud music at night.
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UK industrial strategy sectors see surge in company numbers and record Q3 investments
The number of UK companies increased by 0.43 percent in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a total of 5.48 million, according to new analysis from Barclays Eagle Labs and Beauhurst.
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Barclays agrees $800 million acquisition deal for U.S.-based lender Best Egg
Barclays PLC announced that its US consumer banking subsidiary, Barclays Bank Delaware, has reached an agreement to acquire Best Egg, Inc. for $800 million.