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In our latest report, “Retail access to Corporate bonds”, we have combined our experience as an advisor to corporates issuing bonds, our role supporting the placement of those issuances and our position as a provider of retail investor solutions and wealth management advice and services, to consider whether these proposals will be effective.

Rent and mortgage spending increased 1.8 per cent year-on-year last month, the lowest rate since August 2024, according to Barclays Property Insights.

Consumer card spending growth remained flat in December, at 0.0 per cent year-on-year.

New Barclays research reveals one in five consumers (18 per cent) have fallen victim to a scam in the last year.

Consumer card spending increased 1.6 per cent year-on-year in 2024 – noticeably lower than 2023’s 4.1 per cent growth.

New Barclays Consumer Spend research shows the post-Christmas sales remain popular as UK shoppers expect to spend an average of £236 each this year.

Rich Robinson, Head of Hospitality & Leisure at Barclays UK Corporate Bank, explores the evolution of the British pub, and shares his views on what is driving the industry’s growth.

Entertainment growth hit 10.8 per cent, while cinema spending received a colossal 22.8 per cent boost from Gladiator II, Paddington in Peru and Wicked bookings.

Vim Maru, CEO of Barclays UK, highlights the threat scammers pose to shoppers this Black Friday and shares his views on the cross-industry and Government action needed to co-ordinate the UK’s fight against fraud.

Barclays has launched the Business Prosperity Index – a new quarterly analysis of business performance and future growth opportunities.

From social media to spending on experiences: Karen Johnson, Head of Retail at Barclays, sheds light on the purchasing patterns of Gen Z – and explains why a strong social strategy is crucial for retailers striving to attract this digitally native cohort.

Retail continued to recover in October amid widespread promotional activity, boosted by online shopping and the strong performance of clothing and department stores.

Karen Johnson, Head of Retail at Barclays, explores why the final stretch of summer saw a rise in feel-good spending, and what might be in store as we head into the Golden Quarter.

Consumer card spending increased 1.2 per cent year-on-year in September, after returning to growth in August.

Barclays research suggests that 15% of young people have been targeted by ‘mule herders’. Lending Fraud Director Neil Scriven breaks down the rise of this worrying trend.

As freshers week kicks off across the UK, the latest Barclays Scams Bulletin reveals how scammers are targeting students and young people.

The total number of businesses in the UK has grown for the sixth consecutive quarter. Hannah Bernard, Head of Business Banking at Barclays looks at the reasons behind this growth.

Our latest research shows removing unnecessary frictions for high growth companies looking to graduate into main markets could drive dynamism and agility within UK capital markets.