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Our expert insights on the economic and business issues most critical to the UK's companies and policy leaders

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10 years of spend: what can the last decade of consumer spending tell us about the next?

The 'Barclays 10 years of Spend' report analyses insights dating back to 2015, tracking consumer and economic confidence, and proprietary transaction data, revealing the key trends that have defined behaviour and spending patterns over the last decade, and providing an outlook for the years ahead.

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Three questions the UK Industrial Strategy must answer

Ahead of the publication of the UK Industrial Strategy, Matt Hammerstein, Chief Executive of the UK Corporate Bank, lays out three key questions the strategy must address.

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The Advice Guidance Boundary Review: looking back at the sprints and assessing the outcomes

The FCA’s review of how firms can give advice to consumers is in its final stages.

Sustainability insights

Our expert insights and thought leadership on the transition to net zero and shaping a more sustainable economy

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Agritech: supporting the future of farming

UK farming and agriculture stand at a critical juncture, with its commercial viability under pressure. Agritech has the potential to address some of these fundamental challenges if the sector is supported with an enabling policy environment. Barclays sets out three key recommendations the UK government needs to adopt to spearhead Agritech’s development and adoption. 

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Incentivising investment: Driving decarbonisation of SME-occupied premises

Leveraging its broad and deep relationships with UK Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and commercial landlords, Barclays has identified barriers and enablers to improving energy efficiency in commercial properties and sets out six policy recommendations to the UK Government to drive investment in SME-occupied premises.

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In the Field: Sustainable Ventures

What is next for the UK’s climate tech ecosystem? Andrew Wordsworth, CEO and co-founder of Sustainable Ventures, shares how his business is scaling to meet the needs of a burgeoning sector and gives his 2025 outlook.

Investment Bank insights

View thought-leading highlights by our market experts and analysts from across Barclays Investment Bank.

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Q2 2025 Global Outlook: At a crossroads

Our Research analysts consider the risk of a sharp slowdown across major economies in response to policy uncertainty and increasing trade wars.

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Green shoots of growth: UK infrastructure opportunities

Our Research analysts examine the potential of recent UK government proposals on housebuilding, transport and energy to positively impact economic growth.

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Is there too much hype for AI and the hyperscalers?

DeepSeek upended the AI paradigm. In episode 69 of The Flip Side, our Research analysts debate what this may mean for the hyperscalers’ capex investments.