The Latest Breaking News from Barclays

Barclays ditches gender and ethnicity targets in US

Bank says it still values inclusivity after bowing to Trump agenda by changing hiring and promotion policy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025

Voices: Whisper it, but UK plc is nearly ready for Trump’s new world order

COMMENT: With the US president showing no sign of backing down on tariffs, a global trade war looks likely – but, thanks in part to happy accidents, Britain could be well placed to ride it out, says Chris Blackhurst

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Barclays offering zero-deposit mortgages to right to buy customers

Previously, Barclays has required a 5% deposit for the deals, but it said people will no longer be required to put down a deposit.

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

More than £1 trillion worth of card transactions made in 2024, says UK Finance

The average contactless transaction last year was for £15.86, UK Finance said.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Barclays saw contactless spending hit record level in 2024

The average contactless purchase was for £16.10 and the average person used the technology 236 times last year, according to Barclays.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Alarm over tariffs sends Australian shares $42b lower

Australian shares are heading towards a second straight quarter of losses for the first time since 2022 as incoming tariffs increase the risk of a US recession.

AAP · Mar 31, 2025

Six in 10 people will spend on ‘bucket list’ dream activities in 2025 – survey

Nearly half of people are planning to spend more on experiences this year and some will cut back on other spending to do so, according to Mastercard.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

UK ministers and officials treated to hospitality 3,500 times in five years, study finds

Some of firms providing meals and tickets also among those to secure most meetings in key departments

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2025

Fraud warning for people planning to declutter this spring

Barclays said scammers are exploiting trust between buyers and sellers using online marketplaces.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Surprise sponsor 'in talks' with the Premier League over multi-million pound deal: report

A brand-new Premier League partner could be announced before the end of the season

FourFourTwo · Mar 26, 2025