Overview

• Barclays delivered a 28% increase in pre-tax profit to £5.2 billion for the first half of 2025.
• The investment banking arm generated £7.1 billion in H1 income, up 13% year-on-year, with Q2 income rising 10% to £3.3 billion.
• Net interest income climbed 12% to £3.1 billion, lifting the UK net interest margin to 3.55%.
• The group booked £1.1 billion in credit impairment charges tied to the Tesco Bank acquisition and broader economic uncertainty.
• It announced a further £1 billion share buyback, a 3.0 pence half-year dividend, and confirmed it has met midpoint targets in its three-year strategic plan.