Barclays Cycle Hire

Barclays is the exclusive sponsor of Barclays Cycle Hire which was launched on 30th July 2010 in London.

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Reinforcing our leading position in technology and innovation

At Barclays, we continue to lead the technological revolution that is sweeping across the banking world.

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Mayfly Containers expands into overseas markets

Established in 1983 Mayfly is a family-run business based in Derbyshire which manufactures containers.

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Resolution acquires AXA's UK Life business

Barclays Capital played multiple roles across all aspects of Resolution's £2.75bn acquisition of the AXA UK Life Business last June.

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Barclays Wealth enters Japan

In July 2010, Barclays Wealth launched a unique joint venture in Japan with two highly qualified partners.

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Citizenship – Financial Inclusion

A key component of our strategy is to find innovative and cost effective ways to serve Absa's existing mass segment customers.

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Supporting UK SMEs

Helping people manage their money is at the core of our business.

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Investing in our communities

Barclays Spaces for Sports is a global programme that recognises the power of sport to deliver social change.

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Financing a low carbon economy

Barclays assists renewable energy firms to access finance from the capital markets and offers advisory services across the sector.

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