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Agritech - sowing the seeds to Britain’s farming success

3 Apr 2025

Barclays calls on government to spearhead development of Agritech and renews partnership with University of Lincoln to support agricultural start-ups.

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Barclays data shows contactless spending broke new record in 2024

1 Apr 2025

New Barclays Consumer Spend data shows a record 94.6 per cent of all eligible in-store card transactions were made using contactless in 2024.

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Barclays continues strategic investment in Financial Sponsors Group

1 Apr 2025

Jason Short rejoins the bank to lead financial sponsor client coverage on the West Coast

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UK box office bounces back as cinema spend sees four months of consecutive growth

28 Mar 2025

UK cinemas are enjoying a resurgence with highly anticipated releases luring viewers back to the big screen

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Barclays Scams Bulletin: Online marketplace scams on the rise, as scammers target buyers looking for spring deals

25 Mar 2025

The latest Barclays Scams Bulletin shows that online marketplace scams are on the rise as fraudsters increasingly target shoppers seeking deals.

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Barclays appoints Kieran Whitty as a Co-Head of Healthcare for Europe, Middle East and Africa

20 Mar 2025

Barclays announces the appointment of Kieran Whitty as Co-Head of Healthcare EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

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Missing stamp duty deadline to cost homebuyers £6,512 as mortgage demand surges in race for completion

18 Mar 2025

The increase in costs and upcoming changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax are causing concern for homebuyers, although confidence in the housing market is steady.

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Unreasonable Impact announces new roster of ventures for the 2025 UK & Europe programme

12 Mar 2025

Unreasonable Impact adds 14 ventures tackling climate and social issues to its 2025 UK & Europe programme.

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