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WHAT THE DATA SAYS VS. WHAT IT MEANS (JUNE SPEND EDITION) "UK clothing sales decline -7.7% year-on-year" = I don't know what season to dress for. "Brits spent more on digital content in June" = It's too cold, I'd rather stay in and watch Bridgerton. "Brits said they have spent less than usual on barbecue food" = It hasn't stopped raining for 2+ weeks. "Cinemas in the UK enjoyed their busiest day of the year on June 15th" = Pixar films are keeping me warm. "UK spending on travel agents and airlines is up 5.5% and 3.2% year-on-year" = I'm DESPERATE to see the sun. "UK pubs, bars and clubs saw modest year-on-year growth" = Bit of rain won't stop me from going to the pub... IT'S COMING HOME. #BarclaysConsumerSpend

Wait for it 🤯... We challenged Frances Tiafoe, our Barclays Tennis Ambassador, to show us a trick shot. Good luck to Big Foe, who plays on Centre Court today! Feat. CLUBZERØ sustainable coffee cup

NEWS: Today we announced the sale of our consumer finance business in Germany. This follows the sale of our Italian mortgage portfolio in April and is part of our three-year plan to be simpler, better and more balanced. Read the full announcement ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e2RRDt52

🔊 SOUND ON 🎧 Listen to the iconic sounds of Wimbledon 🎾🍓 - featuring our Barclays tennis ambassador Frances Tiafoe 👊🏿. We wish Frances the best of luck as he kicks off his Wimbledon campaign! Barclays is proud to be the Official Banking Partner of The Championships and support the Wimbledon Foundation to enable more people to grow, and thrive in their community. #BarclaysxWimbledon

Today marks Armed Forces Day in the UK. Through our Military and Veterans Outreach programmes we support members of the armed forces community as they transition into civilian life, as well as their spouses and families, helping them to develop the skills they need to progress their careers.

As London Climate Action Week draws to a close, here are my key takeaways from an action-packed week. #LCAW2024 #BarclaysSustainability

We know that a skilled and passionate team can make every goal possible. That's why we’re proud to be the Official Banking Partner of Wimbledon. Find out more about our partnership: https://lnkd.in/eXB4B4zM

FARMING FACT: Improving soil health could lead to an extra 2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide being taken out of the atmosphere by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum. Agricarbon is a climate technology company conducting carbon measurement in soil, supported by Barclays for next level growth through our Unreasonable Impact programme and an equity investment from Sustainable Impact Capital. They help farmers obtain precise soil carbon data, which is useful because carbon rich soil… ✅ Removes carbon from the atmosphere ✅ Makes crop yields stronger ✅ Increases water retention in the soil ✅ Promotes biodiversity of farms Adding more nitrogen into soil can also help farmers increase the carbon content of their soil.

As London Climate Action Week gets underway, we reflect on the progress we’ve made so far against our climate strategy: ◼️ Mobilised $67.8bn in Sustainable and Transition Finance in 2023, against our target to provide $1trn in of financing by 2030 ◼️ Reduced our financed emissions in the Energy sector by 44% since 2020 ◼️ Invested £138m in over 20 innovative climate tech companies through our Sustainable Impact Capital portfolio #LCAW2024

Say hello to our intern class of 2024! 👋 This summer, we're welcoming over 1,000 interns across six continents. We asked: What do you hope to achieve during your time at Barclays?   Dean Conroy: ‘To learn more about banking and build my professional network!’   Mei Lin Hu: ‘To start a career where I will always be learning, and have fun doing it!’   Abdul Muqeeth Khan: ‘To gain a deeper understanding of advanced cybersecurity threats, contribute to significant projects and stay updated on emerging cybersecurity trends'   Joanne Golland: ‘To learn more about the diverse world of finance, gain practical experience in the industry and develop my analytical skills'   Roger Wang: ‘To learn about industry specific knowledge and trends, and to experience the dynamics of the banking world’   Karman Lam: ‘To learn practical skills and apply the theoretical knowledge I have acquired at University in a real-world setting’   Derek Tan Jun Liang: ‘To work with and learn from a diverse group of individuals'   Akshaya Balahi: ‘To cultivate strong networks with diverse groups, hone my financial modeling and presentation skills, and further develop my critical thinking and communication’   Balamurukan Thirunavukarasu: ‘To deepen my understanding of corporate banking, particularly in fostering strong client relationships and delivering tailored financial solutions’   Saambavi Kumaran: ‘To improve my knowledge about the industry, develop my analytical and problem solving skills and embrace new challenges’   Nathan Engel: ‘To learn and understand the intricacies of financial markets and the structures of deals. I also hope to grow as a person and learn from the people in my team’   Youyou Zhang: ‘To gain in-depth knowledge of investment banking and enhance my analytical skills through hands-on experience with financial analysis and valuation' #lifeatBarclays