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UK businesses react positively to Government’s Industrial Strategy
Confidence in the plan is high: of the 90 per cent who have heard of it, 65 per cent believe the Government will deliv
Barclays and S&P Global partner on a multiyear strategic agreement
The agreement will provide S&P products and services to businesses across Barclays group.
Our UK unlocked insights
Nine in 10 UK businesses are looking to AI to solve key business issues, new Barclays data reveals
Business leaders want AI to boost everything from data analysis and forecasting to customer experience and idea generation.
Changing the conversation on investing
As she steps into her new role as Chair of the UK’s retail investment campaign - Sasha Wiggins, Chief Executive of Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management, shares why it’s time to change the conversation around investing.
Investment intentions remain despite uncertainty ahead of the Budget
Barclays data shows that 55% of business leaders are delaying investment decisions while awaiting further clarity from Government.
Our Sustainability insights
On the quest for energy resilience, catalytic partnerships can help climate tech’s growth potential
The UK can become the premier global ecosystem for climate tech start-ups and scale-ups as they look to develop and bring their ideas to market, given its historic strengths in R&D, entrepreneurship, finance, and policy leadership. The sector is still in a nascent phase but has high growth potential.
Reflections on the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy?
The UK Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy called out clean energy as a high-growth potential sector acknowledging that high energy prices are a drag on the economy, and proposed a stronger role for public finance institutions in unlocking growth. Daniel Hanna, Group Head of Sustainable & Transition Finance, shares his reflections on the strategy.
In the Field: The AELTC and Naked Energy
In the latest instalment of our ‘In the Field’ series, Steven Poulter visits the All England Lawn Tennis Club to see the impact of their new innovative solar thermal technology, supplied by Naked Energy. We're proud to have connected our corporate banking client, Wimbledon, with Naked Energy, a leading member of our climate tech ecosystem.
Investment Bank insights
View thought-leading highlights by our market experts and analysts from across Barclays Investment Bank.
Key trends in Credit Markets for 2025
Credit markets are evolving in structure and response to recent volatility. Watch Brad Rogoff and Drew Mogavero discuss the trends affecting markets.
Is the US bond market starting to rebel?
Our Research analysts consider how rising US government debt, sticky inflation and economic uncertainty are affecting demand for long-dated US bond rates.
Talent and trade: The new battlegrounds in AI
Our Research analysts consider how sourcing AI’s critical inputs, such as minerals and human talent, could give emerging markets an advantage.
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