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The latest Barclays Property Insights report reveals that rising mortgage costs were offset by falling energy bills in July.

The Euros propped up pubs and bars, with transactions tripling on the day of the final.

Barclays conducted a review to better understand what actions by local government would be most powerful in helping local businesses secure equity investment across the UK.

Barclays is issuing a warning to those looking for love this summer, as the Bank’s latest data reveals romance scams are on the rise, with the amount claimed in May/June up 139% compared to March/April 2024.

Barclays details four key recommendations to help the new UK Government unlock financing critical to scaling next generation climate tech companies.

Data sourced from millions of Barclays current accounts reveals spending on rent and mortgages rose just 1.5 per cent year-on-year in June.

C.S. Venkatakrishnan, Barclays Group Chief Executive explains why financial services must be central to the country’s growth mission.

E-commerce boomed during the pandemic, but the retail sector has already moved on to a new era. Hear from our International Corporate Banking team about what it means for treasury strategy.

Barclays Property Insights data shows that the cost of rent and mortgages continued to accelerate in May, with a 6.3 per cent increase year-on-year.

Consumer card spending grew just 1.0 per cent year-on-year in May, the smallest rise since February 2021.

Barclays is issuing a warning to fans on the hunt for tickets to the summer’s most in-demand sporting and entertainment events. 

The new figures come after Barclays Consumer Spend data revealed a surge in consumer spending during the pre-release window for the Eras Tour last July.

Consumer card spending slowed to 1.6 per cent growth in April, down from 1.9 per cent in both March and February, and below the latest CPIH inflation rate.

Data sourced from millions of Barclays current accounts reveals that consumer spending on rent and mortgage payments accelerated in April.

Barclays Eagle Labs have launched an online skills platform for budding entrepreneurs looking to become the leaders of the next tech giants.

Barclays has announced a new five-year partnership with the LTA that aims to get 150,000 people playing tennis more regularly.

Non-essential spending growth hit an 18-month low in March. However, the Six Nations and St Patrick’s Day boosted pubs, while cinema spending reached a 2024-high on 2nd March, due to the much anticipated release of Dune: Part Two.

New data sourced from millions of Barclays current accounts reveals growing stability in UK housing costs, which saw their lowest uplift in 12 months.