Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Barclays reports 23% profit jump to £5.2 billion, beats expectations despite economic challenges.

flag Barclays reported a 23% increase in first-half profits to £5.2 billion, mainly due to strong trading activity in its investment banking division, despite setting aside £1.1 billion in bad debts. flag The bank also announced a £1 billion share buyback and a half-year dividend of 3 pence per share. flag The results beat market expectations, highlighting the bank's resilience amid economic challenges.

106 Articles