The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy: Barclays senior leaders share their reflections

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This week marks the release of the UK Government’s long-awaited Modern Industrial Strategy.  

The strategy is an important milestone in the UK’s journey for growth and creating an unequivocally pro-business environment. Barclays has actively engaged with the strategy as it has developed and we look forward to working alongside the UK Government to ensure its delivery. 

Matt Hammerstein

Matt Hammerstein, Chief Executive of the UK Corporate Bank, shares his key takeaways on the strategy, how it addresses the concerns of Barclays’ clients and its impact for the wider UK economy. Click below to watch the video…

Daniel Hanna

One of the key components of the Modern Industrial Strategy is the transition to net zero. 

Below, Daniel Hanna, Group Head of Sustainable & Transition Finance, shares his reflections on the strategy’s commitment to address energy costs, as well as his broader perspective. 

 

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