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Barclays asks retailers to help put a stop to BNPL debt

June 23, 2022

Barclays has called on the retail sector to come together to halt rising levels of buy now, pay later (BNPL) debt. The UK banking giant has warned that approximately 876,000…

One in four online scam victims is aged 21 to 30, says Barclays

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Barclays Fraud Online scams Purchase scams

June 14, 2022

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Young adults are the most likely demographic to have fallen victim to online scams, despite many feeling confident it will not happen to them, according to Barclays. The research reveals…

Meta joins UK anti-scams initiative

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March 21, 2022

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Meta has joined Stop Scams UK, an industry-led coalition of businesses who are aiming to stop the spread of scams. The owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp has joined the…

Barclays calls for tougher BNPL regulation

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February 14, 2022

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Barclays has called for the buy now pay later (BNPL) sector to be properly regulated and subject to the same legislation as the wider credit market. The bank believes that…

Amazon launches ‘buy now pay later’ collaboration with Barclays

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Amazon Barclays BNPL ecommerce Klarna

December 20, 2021

Isabel Cameron

Amazon has partnered with Barclays to make its first foray into the buy now pay later (BNPL) sector. Amazon has called the new venture “Instalments” and the payment method will…

Fashion firm Rent the Runway has announced its initial IPO offering, aiming to sell its shares at between $18 and $21 apiece.

Rent the Runway eyes up $1.3bn valuation in US IPO

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October 20, 2021

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Fashion firm Rent the Runway has announced its initial IPO offering, aiming to sell its shares at between $18 and $21 apiece. The company plans to raise $315 million, achieving…

Barclays chief executive Jes Staley has claimed that the bank seeks to "take on" buy now pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna.

Barclays to take on BNPL leader Klarna according to CEO

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October 7, 2021

George Iddenden

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Barclays chief executive Jes Staley has claimed that the bank seeks to “take on” buy now pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna. This will mark Barclays first foray into the controversial…

Online retail spend in the UK is back on the rise despite lockdown restrictions being lifted as the surge in delta variant cases deters shoppers from the high street.

‘Pingdemic’ and delta variant surge drives shoppers back online

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July 27, 2021

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Online retail spend in the UK is back on the rise despite lockdown restrictions being lifted as the surge in delta variant cases deters shoppers from the high street. Online…

Barclays chief executive believes the UK will have its biggest period of economic growth since 1948, as the government's vaccination programme enables the high street to re-open.

Barclays boss: UK to have its biggest economic boom since 1948

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April 30, 2021

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Barclays chief executive Jes Staley believes the UK will see its biggest period of economic growth since 1948, as the government’s vaccination programme enables the high street to re-open. “I…

39% of international shoppers would pay a premium for British-made goods

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March 11, 2021

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‘Made in Britain’ branded items could see British exporters rake in an extra £3.5 billion a year as new research reveals international customers are still willing to pay a premium…

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Barclays asks retailers to help put a stop to BNPL debt

One in four online scam victims is aged 21 to 30, says Barclays

Meta joins UK anti-scams initiative

Barclays calls for tougher BNPL regulation

Amazon launches ‘buy now pay later’ collaboration with Barclays

Rent the Runway eyes up $1.3bn valuation in US IPO

Barclays to take on BNPL leader Klarna according to CEO

‘Pingdemic’ and delta variant surge drives shoppers back online

Barclays boss: UK to have its biggest economic boom since 1948

39% of international shoppers would pay a premium for British-made goods

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