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Barclays Reports Strong UK Business Confidence Despite Middle East Conflict and Persistent Cost Pressures

(IN BRIEF) Barclays’ Q1 2026 Business Prosperity Index shows that UK businesses remain broadly confident despite geopolitical pressures, with 85% confident in the strength of their business and 83% confident in their prospects over the next year. The report finds … Read the full press release

Research Reveals Misconceptions Hindering Homeowners from Energy Efficiency Retrofits

(IN BRIEF) A study by Barclays and Ipsos has identified misconceptions as a key factor preventing homeowners from making energy efficiency retrofitting upgrades to their homes. The research highlights that homeowners overestimate the cost of common energy efficiency modifications and … Read the full press release