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Barclays in the news: mental health training for farming team

Mark Suthern, National Head of Agriculture, speaks to BBC Radio 4 about a timely Barclays initiative

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In Business: the 138-year-old funeral directors adapting to changing times

We talk to John Harris from T Cribb & Sons – a fifth-generation family funeral directors from London’s East End – about adapting to its changing community, with Barclays’ support

Growth

Barclays helping Kilmarnock thrive

With a rich industrial history, there are huge opportunities for Kilmarnock’s workforce to develop their skills and local businesses to grow.

Innovation

Insights: why green finance is the key to building a sustainable future

Sir Ian Cheshire, Chairman of Barclays UK, on green finance and why the bank “needs to be part of a systemic change”

Growth

Riversimple: the road to cleaner living

We meet the Unreasonable Impact venture aiming to eliminate the environmental impact of personal transport through hydrogen cars

Culture

“I’m proof that age is not a barrier for apprenticeships”

Lucille Galloway on how Barclays’ Bolder Apprenticeship for older workers gave her “another shot at life” – and why it’s never too late to learn new skills

Innovation

Innovators of Barclays: Using tech to solve customers’ problems

For Megan Caywood, Barclays’ Head of Digital Strategy, innovation means applying the latest tech to solve customers’ problems – and disrupting existing processes.

Farming focus

Wyke Farms: a history as rich as its cheddar

Barclays client Wyke Farms has crafted award-winning cheese for over 150 years. Managing Director Richard Clothier tells us how the business has grown.

“We need to keep young people interested in farming”

We talk to Barclays’ agricultural apprentices Pavan Bains and Liam Brittain about the benefits of earning while you learn – and why young people are the future of farming