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The 2022 economic game changers for startups

Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, Barclays Wealth & Investments, on the prevailing economic trends set to shape 2022.

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Eagle Labs identifies 2022 as a year of growth for business

Barclays Eagle Labs identifies 2022 as a year of growth for business, as founders predict increase in turnover of 37 per cent over the next year.

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Unlocking Growth: The age of AgeTech - Insight and opportunities for UK startups and scaleups

Our new report has been created to build understanding of this increasingly important part of the HealthTech market. It considers the challenge of an ageing population and looks at how technology can be applied to create solutions that improve quality of life and health outcomes.

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October Budget 2021: what startups and scale-ups need to know

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced packages aimed at helping innovation including an Angels programme, easing scale-up visas, extending business loans, and more.

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Help to Grow - Take advantage of 90% subsidies for management training

Business schools across the UK are delivering the Help to Grow: Management programme which provides management training for UK startups and SMEs to help boost productivity.

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A key to Unlocking Growth: Edinburgh + Manchester

A key to Unlocking Growth: Edinburgh and Manchester come top of the table for best cities to start a business outside of London

A new report from Barclays reveals that Edinburgh, Manchester and Leeds top the list of local authorities for the highest number of high-growth businesses outside of London.

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Barclays opening third Eagle Lab in Scotland

Barclays is opening a third Eagle Lab in Scotland to support start-up and scale-up businesses across Ayrshire.

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What SMEs need to know before furlough winds up on September 30

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) is coming to an end. Here’s what you need to know.

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Updates to Government Covid Initiatives: August 18 — September 10

A roundup of recent startup and small business updates from GOV.UK.

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An introduction to The Goodwash Company: A company with a social purpose

We caught up with Mandy Powell from The Goodwash Company from our Cardiff Eagle Labs network to tell us a little more about The Goodwash Company – a pet lifestyle brand as she shares the highlights of her journey so far.

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Barclays supports the UK Government’s Help to Grow Scheme

Barclays has provided support to the UK Government on its Help to Grow: Management programme - an Executive Development programme accredited by the Small Business Charter.

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Driving digital transformation in EnergyTech

Find out how we’re bringing together major players in the industry with innovative startups to address challenges faced and drive digital transformation and culture shifts in the sector.

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Updates to Government Covid Initiatives: June 2021

A roundup of recent startup and small business updates from GOV.UK

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Government Covid support schemes: overview and updates

An archive of government startup and small business updates from GOV.UK.

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Eagle Labs Southampton Members Win Prestigious Prize

We’re delighted to announce that two Eagle Labs members from Network Eagle Lab in Southampton, Sibstar and Labl.it, were named as joint winners of Southampton Football Club’s Positive Impact Pledge.

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Barclays Eagle Lab partnering with Tramshed Tech

Barclays today announces the launch of its latest Eagle Lab in partnership with Tramshed Tech. This partnership continues the Eagle Lab presence in Cardiff which was established in 2017.

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Word on the Street

Listen to what experts have to say about the latest news and events impacting the world’s financial markets.

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Why do businesses flourish in coworking spaces?

The popularity of coworking spaces is one of the most significant business trends of recent years, offering startups, corporations, freelancers and self-employed professionals the chance to work side-by-side in a collaborative space.

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Apply for the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2021

The nominations for the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2021 are now open, find out how to apply.

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Unlocking Growth: Going Global

Our new report Unlocking Growth: Going Global takes a deep dive into the opportunities, challenges and support available to businesses looking to break onto the global stage.

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Barclays launches Eagle Lab in Whitehaven to boost startup ecosystem across Cumbria

Barclays is launching its first Eagle Labs business incubator space in Cumbria, in partnership with BEC and funded by Sellafield Ltd as part of its Social Impact Multiplied programme, to help boost Cumbria’s start up and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Updates to Government Covid Initiatives: April - May 2021

A roundup of recent startup and small business updates from GOV.UK.

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Barclays Eagle Labs-led Consortium Appointed for Cybersecurity Innovation Hotbed DISH in Manchester

Manchester City Council has selected a consortium led by Barclays Eagle Labs to operate the new Manchester Digital Innovation and Security Hub (DISH).

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Recovery Loan Scheme replaces CBILS and BBLS funding landscape

A summary of the new UK government-backed loan scheme.

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How startups can attract and retain female talent

Organisational psychologist, Pavneet Khurana, offers practical solutions for businesses.

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International Women’s Day 2021: Mo Kanjilal

As part of our International Women’s Day 2021 series, we hear from Mo Kanjilal, Co-Founder of Watch This Space as shares her journey from working in large corporates to starting her own business and her passion for breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes.

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International Women’s Day 2021: Niamh Walker

International Women’s Day 2021: Niamh Crawford-Walker

Niamh Crawford-Walker from #Goals shares her journey and shares her #ChooseToChallenge pledge for International Women’s Day 2021.

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International Women's Day 2021: Fireside Chat with Sarah Friar: Replay

We were delighted to be joined by CEO of Nextdoor, Sarah Friar, on International Women’s Day 2021 as she shared her journey from Belfast to San Francisco and all the highs and lows in between.

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International Women’s Day 2021: Anne Orr

As part of our International Women’s Day 2021 series, we hear from Anne Orr, Founder of Boards123 as she shares her journey into entrepreneurship and her #ChooseToChallenge pledge.

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Budget 2021: Key announcements for startups

The most relevant points for UK startups and SMEs. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a slew of support measures aimed at helping startups and small businesses “level up”.

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Latest changes to government support schemes: February

Changes to the Kickstart Scheme, Bounce Back Loans and apprenticeships.

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Updates to Government Covid Initiatives: Jan 9 – Jan 16, 2021

Updates to Government Covid Initiatives: Jan 16 – Jan 23, 2021

A roundup of recent startup and small business updates from GOV.UK.

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Agriculture, horticulture and robotics – the future of farming in 2021

Employing non UK staff post-Brexit: a 2-minute guide

Guidance for startups and small businesses looking to retain and employ EU nationals and workers from the rest of the world now that the Brexit transition period has ended.

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Pivoting: How new ventures can develop structured flexibility

What the Free Trade Agreement means for exporting: a 2-minute guide for startups

The key information and guidance you need to know if your startup exports to the EU.

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How Covid has changed the funding landscape for startups

What the Free Trade Agreement means for importing: a 2-minute guide for startups

The key information and guidance you need to know if your startup imports from the EU.

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Updates to Government Covid Initiatives: Jan 9 – Jan 16, 2021

A roundup of recent startup and small business updates from GOV.UK.

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Agriculture, horticulture and robotics – the future of farming in 2021

We asked our Eagle Labs Farm partner, the University of Lincoln, about their predictions for key trends in 2021.

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Economic game changers for 2021: recession, government support, and currency trends

William Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer for Barclays Investment Solutions, on the major economic issues that startup founders need to consider.

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Government announces £594 million in new business support

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £594 million support package for struggling UK businesses one day after the government announced a new nation-wide lockdown.

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Economic game changers for 2021: Covid, Brexit, and a new US president

Here’s what the C-suite really think about emerging technologies

Key data for tech founders selling to corporates.

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Economic game changers for 2021: Covid, Brexit, and a new US president

William Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer for Barclays Investment Solutions, on the major economic trends that startup founders need to consider in 2021.

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Updates to Government Covid Initiatives: Nov 30–Dec 15

A roundup of recent startup and small business updates from GOV.UK.

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Simmons Wavelength: Our journey with Eagle Labs

Sophia Adams Bhatti, Head of Strategy and Policy at Simmons Wavelength, on why an early partnership with the Lab was important and how it helped create success.

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2020: A business community working together

We celebrate the way in which the startup community pulled together through an incredibly challenging year.

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Getting your startup ready for the end of the Brexit transition period

There are five key areas startups should consider get prepared, says Darren Farnell, Head of Barclays Business Banking Telephony Relationships UK.

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Employing EU staff after the Brexit transition period: a 2-minute guide

Guidance for startups and small businesses looking to retain and employ EU nationals after the Brexit transition period ends.

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Importing after the Brexit transition period: 2-minute guide for startups

The key information and guidance you need to know if your startup imports from the EU and elsewhere.

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Exporting after the Brexit transition period: 2-minute guide for startups

The key information and guidance you need to know if your startup exports to the EU and how that process will change next year.

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Government support for businesses: schemes, extensions and end-dates

Business support schemes have been extended in light of the new lockdown.

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North American trade: insights and expectations

Key takeaways from a recent event with Antony Phillipson, HM Trade Commissioner for North America.

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Black History Month: Black figures and historians

Indie Gordon from Foundervine describes this upcoming virtual event and explains why it’s not to be missed.

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Apply to join the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator powered by Foundervine

Join this free 12-week accelerator – here’s all you need to know.

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How the new Covid-19 business support package can help startups

A look at the ways startups can make use of the changes to the UK Government’s Covid-19 support loans and grants.

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How Covid-19 has changed the way I run my startup

Criton Founder and CEO Julie Grieve explains how Covid-19 caused her hospitality startup to see unprecedented growth.

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Covid-19 contact tracing apps: room for innovative startups

Hailed as crucial tools in the battle against Covid-19, a flood of contact tracing apps have hit the market. But what role do startups have to play in battling the pandemic?

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The future of smart glasses: a $2bn industry by 2030?

Market forecasts and trends that will shape the sector.

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The Job Support Scheme: what founders and staff need to know

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new Job Support Scheme on 24 September. Here’s what you need to know.

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How the new Covid-19 business support package can help startups

A look at the ways startups can make use of the changes to the UK Government’s Covid-19 support loans and grants.

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5 ways Covid-19 has impacted the future of work

Expert views on the different ways Covid-19 has altered our working lives and how we can navigate them.

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How FinTechs and Rise have responded to Covid-19

Rise New York’s FinTech platform team explains how the network is helping its members adapt to new ways of working.

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A bright future for Rise and Eagle Labs

Barclays Ventures CEO Ben Davey on five years of Rise and Eagle Labs and how the networks are becoming more globally accessible.

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What do new ways of working mean for the startup world?

Covid-19 has fast-tracked new working practices and highlighted the benefits of flexible co-working spaces.

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Apply for the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2020

The nominations for the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2020 are now open, find out how to apply.

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Six predictions for the future of work

From extended reality to disposable desk covers, startups are helping shape new ways of working.

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How different countries and startups are emerging from lockdown

We take a look at policies and practices from around the world.

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Future fund - what you need to know

The Future Fund launches today, here Juliet Rogan, Barclays Head of High Growth & Entrepreneurs Coverage, explains the headline terms and how to apply.

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Wearables to help socially distance, e-sports coaching startup wins funding and Twitter employees may stay home forever

A weekly podcast looking at how global sectors, tech businesses and startups are reacting to Covid-19 and its consequences.

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Future Fund factsheet

Updated information on the UK government support package.

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Innovate UK’s funding package: what you need to know

Innovate UK has announced further details of the funding offered through its new coronavirus business support package. We break down what funds are available, who can apply and how.

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Innovate UK launches support scheme

Existing customers with Innovate UK can now access a coronavirus business support scheme.

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Barclays Ventures partners with Innovate UK to fund Healthy Ageing projects

Barclays Ventures has been selected as one of three investment partners to work with Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, as part of its Healthy Ageing Investment Accelerator.

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Advice for startups responding to Covid-19

Ben Davey, Barclays Ventures CEO, on the lessons he has learned in responding to the coronavirus crisis and his advice to startups.

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Mobility startups, enterprise technology plus robotic graduations

A weekly podcast looking at how global sectors, tech businesses and startups are reacting to Covid-19 and its consequences.

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UK furlough scheme extended to October

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced that employers will start sharing costs of furlough from August.

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How startups can build resilience

James Ankers, Chief Investment Officer at Barclays Ventures, looks at how to create a resilient business in tough times.

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Vaccine research, breath-monitoring wearables and virtual bike races

A weekly podcast looking at how global sectors, tech businesses and startups are reacting to the ongoing disruption.

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Top up fund for local business grant fund scheme announced

Extra funding released to support businesses not covered by existing local authority grants.

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Bounce Back loan scheme launches

The government’s new Bounce Back loan scheme has opened for applications. Here is what you need to know.

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Bounce Back loans welcomed “but not an easy option"

Industry experts share their thoughts on the proposed government support scheme.

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Latest UK Government Support Packages for Start-ups and Scale-Ups

Watch a replay of our panel session on the new government support for start-ups and scale-ups.

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Bounce Back loans – 25% of turnover and more details

Juliet Rogan, Barclays Head of High Growth and Entrepreneurs Coverage, considers the specifics of the new government loan scheme.

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What the Bounce Back loans mean for startups

Ben Davey, Barclays Ventures CEO, on the new Bounce Back loan scheme and the government coronavirus business support measures as a whole.

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Can startups help local businesses?

Weekly news podcast looking at global sectors and tech trends.

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Grant funding: Startups saviour or another bump in the road?

Last Monday, the early stage business community was greeted with a welcomed £1.25bn funding package from HMT, aimed at supporting businesses who were unable to access the CBILS support scheme.

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Keeping the Eagles flying - Part 4

Jon's blog, Co-founder Eagle Labs.

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New UK government-backed microloan scheme announced £50,000 loans may be available in the first weeks of May

A new microloan scheme announced today, Monday, will give startups and small firms access to loans entirely backed by the UK government.

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Government funding could drive diversity and strategic growth

Barclays Ventures CEO Ben Davey identifies major opportunities as the government develops its support packages for startups.

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How Coronavirus has impacted the startup community

Barclays Ventures CEO Ben Davey on the incredible response from the startup community to the Coronavirus crisis and what his team is doing to help.

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Innovate UK to rapidly support businesses and drive innovation through the coronavirus outbreak

Agency aims for accelerated grant and loan payments and faster application processes.

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Twitter tackles misinformation, BBI puts £10m into seed fund and Volvo goes remote.

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Future Fund applications may open in early May

Applications for Future Fund support could be made as early as the first week of May, according to an industry expert who has been working with the government on the scheme.

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Netflix surges in lockdown, US Senate passes relief bill and Spotify adds fundraiser feature.

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Pharma unites, payments dip and green transport stays hopeful

A regular audio bulletin with trends, data and insight impacting the startup world.

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Tools developed against coronavirus email scams, and healthtech startups revolutionise GP practices.

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Working from home legal questions, answered

What legal issues around working remotely do startup founders and their employees need to be aware of? Deborah McGargle, Chief Legal Officer at SeedLegals, answers the important questions.

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Keeping the Eagles flying - Part 3

Jon's blog, Co-founder Eagle Labs.

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UK tech sector welcomes government support for startups

Leaders in business and in the tech sector have welcomed the government’s new support measures for small innovative businesses.

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NHS trials AI system to predict ventilator demand.

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Which businesses benefit from the ‘Future Fund’

The Chancellor has announced a welcome boost to the startup and scale-up economy with a £1.25Bn package to support innovative and high growth businesses.

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Chancellor announces £1.25 billion startup and innovation support package

Chancellor announces £1.25 billion support

Today the UK government announced a £1.25 billion package to support innovative UK businesses. The package includes a Future Fund of £250m of taxpayer money for startups.

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Future Fund: the key terms

The Future Fund is a new bridge funding scheme to issue convertible loans to startups and other innovative companies that are facing financing difficulties due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

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UK population movement down 98%, startups fund launched.

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Government support for SMEs, updated

As UK ministers announce a three-week extension to lockdown, we look at the current state of the government’s support measures for SMEs.

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Gousto closes funding round and NHS hones app.

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If a recession is looming, what impact on equity raising is expected?

This week, the International Monetary Fund and World Trade Organisation predicted a deep global recession caused by the economic impacts of coronavirus.

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Tech better placed to avoid job losses, ID startup raises £80m

The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.

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Threats to mobility schemes but opportunities for startups as consumers go local

A regular audio bulletin with trends, data and insight impacting the startup world.

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Insuring remote workers

It’s a good time to review your insurance policy to make sure that you’re covered for having staff working remotely. We take a look at what founders should check for.

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Fees deferred to 2021, space agencies open funding.

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Social media used to predict future UK spikes in coronavirus cases

The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.

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The impact of COVID-19 on city mobility

By Nadine Timmer, Smart City Programme Lead, Barclays Ventures.

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Keeping the Eagles flying - Part 2

Jon's blog, Co-founder Eagle Labs.

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Turn your phone into a Covid-fighting supercomputer.

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How is coronavirus transforming retail?

Benjamin's blog, Funding Solutions and Business Insights Lead for Eagle Labs.

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Fintechs on the up, robots join the fight and concerns over digital privacy

A regular audio bulletin with trends, data and insight impacting the startup world.

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WhatsApp limits message forwarding function to curb misinformation spread.

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Government recruits video games industry and grant competition launched

Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.

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Grants for startups creating Covid-19 solutions

The UK government has created a pot of £20m in grant funding for technology and R&D businesses.

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UK tech leaders call for government support for startups - latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.

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Applications now open for the 2021 New York Accelerator

Applications for the 2021 New York Barclays Accelerator, powered by Techstars, are open through 27 September 2020.

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How could employees secure their PC’s and laptops

Startup founders and their teams are now working from home with some forced to use personal PCs and laptops. IT consultant for SMEs Damian Kiernander outlines 9 simple steps to secure and protect your business online.

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Quarantine tracking and virus tracing apps plus free homeworking policies

Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.

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NHS launches messenger service, and researchers develop robots for isolation ward care

Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.

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Keeping the Eagles flying

Jon's blog, Co-founder Eagle Labs.

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Covid-19 scams rise, China turns to AI for prevention and “till-less” shopping

Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.

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Fintech app use skyrockets and the fight against disease misinformation begins

The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.

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Google and Apple join fight against Covid-19

Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.

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Support for self-employed: what you need to know

In response to the coronavirus economic crisis the government has announced a financial support package for the self-employed.

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Global business audio briefing epsiode 1

Impact on capital markets

Investment experts consider how the coronavirus is impacting stocks, shares and bonds around the world.

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Chancellor announces additional measures to help businesses impacted by COVID-19

Chancellor announces measures to help businesses impacted by COVID-19

When the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced further support for businesses, he offered an underwrite to keep UK jobs safe.

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Remote software under pressure but companies are confident

The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.

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Startup support: Government launches hub

The UK government has set-up a hub to help businesses find out what support is available to them in response to the global economic emergency brought on by coronavirus.

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Internet outages, tracking the virus and a $1m lawtech relief fund

Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.

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Covid-19 Tech news and insights

Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.

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How coronavirus will change the way we work

Are we set for a permanent shift in how we work as a result of the coronavirus pandemic? If so, what will the changes mean in practical terms?

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Emergency funding and help for non-profits

Covid-19 is putting non-profit and social enterprise startups under massive pressure. Here are some sources of funding and assistance to help.

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Get an economic snapshot of Covid-19

What’s becoming increasingly clear is that the Covid-19 pandemic will hit economic activity substantially in the UK and around the world.

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Isolate yourself not your business

With the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), you can support your business through this difficult time.

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School closures: what employees and employers need to know

Schools across the UK will be closed to the vast majority children in a further escalation of government measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.

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Building a business to survive a crisis

A business proposition that is built to sustain is more likely to attract investment in the current coronavirus-effected climate..

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Look beyond the panic and identify the opportunity

William Hobbs, Chief Investment Office at Barclays Wealth & Investments surveys the economic outlook for investors.

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Covid-19: what employees need to know

Coronavirus is causing unprecedented disruption to everyday life and is already having a huge impact on startups and small businesses.

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What employers need to know about sick pay

The rules around Statutory Sick Pay have changed to lighten the load for small businesses.

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Coronavirus to boost virtual reality industry?

The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a form of long-term social distancing across the world.

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How the government is supporting startups and small businesses

CBILS and other initiatives to help support British businesses

Covid-19 is having a massive impact on startups and early stage companies

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5 people helping set the IoT agenda

Identifying key influencers in any field is a challenge. We were helped ...

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Bondsmart: Two years after Flight Programme

Bondsmart were part of the first Eagle Lab Flight accelerator cohort...

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Little Inventors for Creative Schools

Eagle Lab at Plexal engineer, Joe Krcma, recently hosted...

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Insight and opportunities for UK startups and scaleups

Podcasts

Budget Analysis Podcast: Investment Special

A panel of experts discuss what the budget means for the economy and British investors.

In this special Budget podcast from Barclays UK Investment Insights a panel of experts consider the changes announced in Chancellor Sunak’s Spring Budget. They discuss the initial measures taken to offset the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus, and what all this may mean for investors.

The podcast is hosted by Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), with Lee Platt (Director, Wealth Planning), Sophie Traherne (Senior UK Political Analyst), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and special guest Emma Hosking-Williams (Director, Ernst & Young).

The podcast was recorded soon after the budget was announced on 11 March and so does not cover more recent spending announcements or government policies.

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