Barclays

🎆 #HappyNewYear to our customers, clients and colleagues! We wish you all the very best for 2025.

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF UK CONSUMERS THIS YEAR: 🎫 the one who spent ridiculous money on Oasis tickets, because "you only live once right?" 🥐 the one who justified spending money on almond croissants as "self-care" 📉 the one who spent hours inspecting packets of crisps, muttering "didn't these used to be bigger?" 🧑🍳 the one who said "we have food at home" to avoid paying restaurant prices 🍿 the one who juggled three streaming service subcriptions to watch the shows that everyone is talking about 🍻 the one who used any olympic sport as an excuse to visit the pub ("we can't miss the archery finals!") 👛 the one who knew all the tips and tricks for reducing the cost of household bills ✈️ the one who seemed to always be on holiday or planning their next trip 🪩 the one who procrastinated DIY to spend on experiences instead

🎁 Boxing Day 🎁 Brits are expected to spend an average of £235 in this year's Boxing Day sales. Our data shows that kitchen technology and appliances such as air fryers, blenders and white goods, are more in demand than they were last year, appearing on 19% of people's wish lists compared to 12% in 2023.

Happy Christmas to our customers, clients and colleagues 🎄   Our colleagues came together for a service to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Southwark Cathedral in London, which featured carols, readings and performances from Barclaybrass and Barclays’ Reach Choir.   A big thank you to our Christian Forum, part of our Multicultural and Faith Resource Group, for organising such a fantastic celebration.

12 Days of Christmas (Scam Spotting Edition)   On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love cautioned me…   ✍️12 rogue reviews (watch out for fake accounts) 💻11 wile websites (stick to trusted platforms) 💳10 peculiar payments (be cautious about bank transfers) 🚛9 dodgy delivery texts (don’t click unexpected links) 🕵8 unusual URLs (look for a padlock) 🎁7 phoney presents (beware of branding errors) 📉6 dummy discounts (unrealistic deals can be traps) ⛔5 rip-off refunds (read the fine print) 🏷4 ludicrously low prices (trust your instincts) 😐3 suspicious sellers (if they pressure you, walk away) 🤳2 pretend profiles (always research before you buy) 🛍And a deal that was too good to be true!   While Christmas is a time to relax and unwind, it’s important to stay on the lookout for scams, particularly when shopping in the festive sales.

Happy Chanukah to our customers, clients and colleagues!   Chanukah is the Jewish festival of lights, which lasts for eight days and is celebrated through the lighting of a menorah. One candle is lit each evening of Chanukah, until all candles are lit on the last evening 🕎

Wishing all our Barclays colleagues, clients, and customers a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for your support in what has been a transformative year for the bank. 

Thinking of starting your own business? The 'Barclays Climate Tech' podcast passes the mic to leading climate tech founders who've done exactly that. In our second episode, Christophe Williams (CEO and Co-Founder of Naked Energy) and Christopher Jackson (CEO and Founder and Protium) talk to hosts Daniel Hanna and Steven Poulter about their experiences of raising capital in a challenging market, and share their top tips for founders starting their first funding round.

From day one to year 20, their stories are our legacy. Meet some of our amazing employees who have dedicated two decades of hard work and loyalty to our success. Join us in celebrating their commitment, passion, and impact that have shaped Barclays excellence by asking, what is your favorite part of Barclays after 20 years?

We are excited to share our new state-of-the-art office in Mumbai, Raheja Altimus. This marks a significant milestone for Barclays in India. Spread across about 65,000 sq ft., the new space is designed to enhance collaboration across business divisions, inspire excellence and support sustained growth.