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The Quiet Joys Of A British Spring
As winter’s gloom begins to fade, the British countryside and its towns alike awaken in a soft, measured celebration of renewal. From the...
1 day ago2 min read


Cheese: A British Love Affair With An Ancient Delight
There is something profoundly comforting about cheese. Whether melted over toast, paired with a glass of wine, or savoured in thick...
1 day ago2 min read


Leading the Way As A Business Leader In The 21st Century
Leadership isn’t what it used to be. The days of the all-knowing, sharp-suited executive barking orders from a corner office are largely...
Apr 83 min read


Could You Benefit From A Nap?
When we learn that 90% of adults say they don’t get enough sleep it’s understandable that napping and power naps can play an important...
Apr 74 min read


Farming Family Delivers Pre-Loved Toys To Chancellor In Symbolic Gesture
A basket of pre-loved farm toys has been handed over to the Treasury by three generations of a farming family with a heartfelt message to...
Feb 262 min read


Decision Paralysis: Two In Five Say Investing Is One Of Life’s Toughest Decisions
As the FCA considers proposals for the Advice Guidance Boundary Review, Barclays is calling for changes to empower would-be investors to...
Feb 265 min read


Fixes Needed To Barriers Locking People Out Of Mortgages, Retirement Plans & Growth
Better access to mortgages, banning “harsh” personal guarantees, and ensuring entrepreneurs can have a comfortable retirement will...
Feb 243 min read


January Retail Sales - Not As Good As They First Appear
The Office for National Statistics has reported retail sales figures in Great Britain for January: Retail sales volumes rose by 1.7% in...
Feb 211 min read


The Cost Of Workplace Injuries To The UK Economy
Workplace injuries pose ongoing challenges for businesses and the broader UK economy. These incidents result in a significant financial...
Feb 203 min read


Scottish Workers More Optimistic About Their Career Than The Rest Of The UK
Workers across Scotland are more optimistic about their job security in the next six months than the rest of the UK, as a combination of...
Feb 202 min read


Small Business Owners Running On Empty
Small business owners across the UK are facing a harsh reality – many are too overworked and financially stretched to take a much-needed...
Feb 192 min read


Skills Shortages In The Midlands Keeping Worker Confidence High
Staff across the Midlands are optimistic about their job prospects, but employers are concerned about access to skills and pay...
Feb 192 min read


Mortgage & Rental Spending Grew In January
Barclays Property Insights combines data from across the Bank with consumer research to provide an in-depth analysis of UK housing trends....
Feb 194 min read


UK Professionals Prepare For ‘Unretirement’ To Become The Norm
70% of UK professionals (from all age bands) have stated that they are ‘expecting’ that they will have to work for longer or delay...
Feb 193 min read


Profit Warnings From UK-listed Companies With DB Pension Scheme Reach Four-Year High
UK-listed companies with a Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme issued 81 profit warnings in 2024, the highest annual volume since the...
Feb 142 min read


Essential Spending Returns To Growth In January
Credit and debit card spending grew 1.9 per cent year-on-year in January – the highest uplift since March 2024, but remaining lower than...
Feb 134 min read


Business Confidence Is Rising Amid Ongoing Geopolitical And Economic Issues
Business confidence amongst UK CEOs is growing, despite ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges, according to the latest...
Feb 133 min read


UK Private Equity Deal Activity Rebounds In 2024
Total private equity investment activity in the UK rose by 4.4% in 2024, with deal values increasing to their highest level for two...
Feb 113 min read


Small Business Growth Forecasts Fall
The percentage of UK small business owners predicting growth (33%) has dipped to a nine-month low, according to the latest quarterly data...
Feb 73 min read


Barclays Offers Mortgage Boost To Home Buyers, Without A Larger Deposit
Average age of first-time buyer in the UK rose to almost 34 last year, according to Barclays’ proprietary data, as people increasingly...
Feb 63 min read


Small Firms Hope Base Rate Cut Will Mean Lower Borrowing Costs
Responding to the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s vote to cut the base rate to 4.5%, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)...
Feb 62 min read


CEOs Undeterred By Uncertain Business Landscape
CEO optimism strengthens, although 43% say they won’t fully achieve transformation goals. 56% of global CEOs expect to actively pursue...
Feb 33 min read


Private Sector Expects Activity To Fall Again
Private sector firms expect another significant fall in activity over the next three months (weighted balance of -22%), according to the...
Jan 272 min read


Food & Drink Exports Continued To Fall In 2024
Food and drink exports have continued to fall in Q3, with exports in the first nine months of 2024 down 10.2% to £16.3 billion, driven by...
Jan 273 min read
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