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Scotch & Soda Announces Creative Collaboration With Royal Delft
Scotch & Soda, the Amsterdam-based fashion brand, is proud to announce a collaboration with the Dutch institution Royal Delft, celebrating the intersection of contemporary fashion and centuries-old Dutch craftsmanship.
4 days ago3 min read


Cakes Brought To Life Through Illustration In DJCAD Graduate
Illustrator Lauren Morsley, a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone Collage of Art & Design, part of the University of Dundee, and Dundee and Fife based Fisher & Donaldson have together launched a new range of mechanise.
May 283 min read


2026 Family Business Road Trip Set To Showcase The Strength And Diversity Of UK Family Firms
Family Business United is delighted to announce the launch of its 2026 Family Business Road Trip, a six-week journey across the UK celebrating the innovation, resilience and community impact of family-owned firms.
Apr 32 min read


Built To Last: The Enduring Story Of George Bence & Sons
In the heart of Cheltenham, tucked along Fairview Road, stands a business that has quietly outlasted empires, economic swings and the relentless march of modern retail.
Mar 313 min read


UK Businesses Accelerate Cyber And AI Investment
Barclays’ Q1 2026 Business Prosperity Index reveals that the vast majority of UK businesses (85 per cent) remain confident in the strength of their business, despite 80 per cent reporting a negative impact from the Middle East conflict.
Jun 24 min read


Barclays Research Expects Humanoid Robots To Fundamentally Reshape The Real Economy
In this year’s Equity Gilt Study, Barclays Research examines how physical AI will move beyond the digital realm and into the real economy, with humanoid robots set to reshape productivity, labour markets, geopolitics, and long-term asset returns.
May 273 min read


Middle East Conflict Prompts Brits To Rethink Housing Plans
Barclays Property Insights reveals that global and economic uncertainty is impacting how UK homeowners are managing their household finances.
May 183 min read


Barclays Report Finds Travellers Seek More Control
Barclays US Consumer Bank released its fourth annual Travel Rewards and Loyalty Report, showing that today’s travellers are approaching vacations with a sharper focus on control, value, and confidence.
May 182 min read


A Third Of Brits Uncomfortable Talking About Money
New Barclays research shows that a long‑standing reluctance to talk about money continues to affect how confidently UK adults manage their household finances.
May 53 min read


Barclays Joins Atlassian Williams F1 Team As Official Banking Partner
Atlassian Williams F1 Team and Barclays are proud to announce a major new global partnership, uniting two British icons defined by excellence, innovation and trust with their sights set firmly on the future.
Feb 63 min read


Housebuilding Sector Shows Signs Of Recovery As Firms Ramp Up Investment
The latest Barclays Business Prosperity Index report reveals that despite affordability pressures, regulatory challenges and financial caution, four in five businesses (83 per cent) operating in housebuilding and its supply chains remain confident about their outlook for the year ahead.
Feb 64 min read


Spirit Of Unity And Barclays Partnership Logo
In January 2025, Barclays became the principal partner of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), owners of Lord’s Cricket Ground. The commitment expands as Barclays joins London Spirit – The Hundred franchise based at Lord’s – as principal partner.
Jan 192 min read


Barclays Announces Partnership With Scotland's National Stadium
Following a multi-million-pound investment in a state-of-the-art campus in Glasgow, Barclays unveils a landmark partnership with the Scottish FA that reaffirms its long-term commitment to Scotland through football, entertainment, and community initiatives.
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Card Spending Declines In September, But ‘Treat Purchases’ Gets A Boost
Consumer card spending declined -0.7 per cent year-on-year in September, down from 0.5 per cent growth in August and lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 4.1 per cent.
Oct 15, 20254 min read


Becoming A Millionaire Is More Than A Financial Milestone
New research from Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management reveals that becoming a millionaire is more than a financial milestone, it...
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Growth In Mortgage & Rental Spending Slows For Fourth Month In Row
Data from Barclays Property Insights shows that rent and mortgage spending grew 4.3 per cent year-on-year in June, marking the fourth...
Jul 7, 20253 min read


£1 Billion 'Supersonic' Spending By Oasis Fans!
Oasis fans anticipate spending a combined total of £1.06bn attending the highly awaited reunion tour, with attendees each planning to...
Jun 3, 20254 min read


Consumer Card Spending Increases 4.5% In April
Consumer card spending grew 4.5 per cent year-on-year in April – the greatest uplift seen since June 2023, and above the most recent CPIH...
May 27, 20254 min read


Agritech - Sowing The Seeds To Britain’s Farming Success
Agritech is worth an estimated £13bn to the UK economy, but new research from Barclays finds that while six in ten farmers plan to adopt...
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Budgets Tighten Ahead Of Household Bill Increases
Consumer card spending grew 1.0 per cent year-on-year in February – lower than January’s 1.9 per cent increase and less than the latest...
Mar 13, 20254 min read


New Barclays UK Executive Team Member
Barclays UK announced that Jatin Patel will join the Executive team. Effectively immediately, Jatin will lead Barclays’ work across...
Feb 27, 20251 min read


Barclays Appoints Two New Senior Hires Into Its Financial Sponsors Group
Isobel van Daesdonk and Scott Willard join Barclays as Managing Directors within the Americas Financial Sponsors Group Barclays announces...
Feb 26, 20252 min read


Mortgage & Rental Spending Grew In January
Barclays Property Insights combines data from across the Bank with consumer research to provide an in-depth analysis of UK housing trends....
Feb 19, 20254 min read


Essential Spending Returns To Growth In January
Credit and debit card spending grew 1.9 per cent year-on-year in January – the highest uplift since March 2024, but remaining lower than...
Feb 13, 20254 min read
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