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Driving UK exports through boosting the utilisation of UK Export Finance: Building a growth mindset in the UK

This week, Barclays publishes a new report, which examines UK export performance and the role of UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government's export credit agency.

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A £310 billion opportunity: Why we must unlock the potential of female founders in the UK

As the Rise Report, one of the largest ever grassroots study amongst UK female entrepreneurs, is released, Samantha White reviews its findings.

Arresting the decline in UK goods exports is crucial for long-term economic competitiveness

As Barclays publishes a new report, James Binns, Global Head of Trade & Working Capital, explores its findings.

A Tale of Two Economies: We must close the UK's growing business confidence gap

Abdul Qureshi, Managing Director of Barclays Business Banking analyses the findings in the new report.

Costs have increased, but our data shows business leaders still believe the UK is the best place to grow

As the new Barclays Business Prosperity Index report is released, Matt Hammerstein looks at its findings.

January spending trends: Streaming soars and online retail spending grows 5.7%

Karen Johnson, Head of Retail at Barclays, looks back at the spending trends that defined the first month of 2026.

January Property Insights: Chain reactions, renter confidence and regional differences

Jatin Patel analyses the key trends shaping the UK housing market.

AI has raised the stakes in romance scams; our data shows consumers want action

Kirsty Adams, Fraud & Scams Expert at Barclays, writes on the impact AI is having in the search for love.

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Driving UK exports through boosting the utilisation of UK Export Finance: Building a growth mindset in the UK

A £310 billion opportunity: Why we must unlock the potential of female founders in the UK

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Arresting the decline in UK goods exports is crucial for long-term economic competitiveness

A Tale of Two Economies: We must close the UK's growing business confidence gap

Costs have increased, but our data shows business leaders still believe the UK is the best place to grow

January spending trends: Streaming soars and online retail spending grows 5.7%

January Property Insights: Chain reactions, renter confidence and regional differences

AI has raised the stakes in romance scams; our data shows consumers want action

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Driving UK exports through boosting the utilisation of UK Export Finance: Building a growth mindset in the UK

A £310 billion opportunity: Why we must unlock the potential of female founders in the UK

Latest insights

Arresting the decline in UK goods exports is crucial for long-term economic competitiveness

A Tale of Two Economies: We must close the UK's growing business confidence gap

Costs have increased, but our data shows business leaders still believe the UK is the best place to grow

January spending trends: Streaming soars and online retail spending grows 5.7%

January Property Insights: Chain reactions, renter confidence and regional differences

AI has raised the stakes in romance scams; our data shows consumers want action

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