The Barclays Business Prosperity Index 

Updated: 13 November 2024

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At Barclays, we know there are as many challenges as opportunities facing businesses in the UK. From small start-ups to firms building towards an IPO, Barclays is committed to supporting the prosperity of UK businesses.

We work alongside approximately one million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and a quarter of all UK corporates. From these partnerships, we collate a range of data and insights, giving us a bird’s eye view of the performance and future growth opportunities of UK businesses.

The Barclays Business Prosperity Index brings together our proprietary data with survey research collated by Opinium and economic modelling by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), to create a unique indicator for current business performance and future growth.

Updated quarterly, the Index is designed to be interesting and insightful reading for a range of stakeholders, policymakers, and business leaders alike.

The Barclays Business Prosperity Fund 

The Barclays Business Prosperity Fund is available for new and existing Business Banking customers and UK Corporate Banking clients across the UK to apply for lending and refinancing on existing projects. The £22bn fund is the total amount Barclays has available to lend and support business growth in 2025. If your business could benefit from additional finance, visit the Business Banking or Corporate Banking websites linked below.

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Barclays Business Bank 

Whether you’re an existing client or a new customer, Barclays Business Banking gives you the support you need to drive your business forward. Whatever your plans and ambitions are for 2025, we’ve got the tools, expertise, and support to help you achieve them.

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Barclays Corporate Bank 

Barclays Corporate Bank is in partnership with over a quarter of UK corporates, providing financial and advisory services that support development and deliver growth. We have a variety of borrowing and refinancing options that can help you drive your business forward.

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