Research reported on 8th September 2025 on credit-connect highlights that two-thirds of businesses believe Artificial Intelligence will be a key driver of UK economic growth. The finding comes from Lloyds´ Financial Institutions Sentiment Survey (FISS), which the site says shows the sector entering a new phase of Artificial Intelligence maturity. Firms participating in the survey reported tangible business benefits from deployment of the technology and noted increased investment in Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
That sentiment on Artificial Intelligence is reflected elsewhere on the same news page, where Barclays research is cited showing nine in ten businesses, or 89 percent, are looking to use Artificial Intelligence to tackle key business issues over the next two years. The Barclays findings identify improving data analysis, forecasting or business intelligence, enhancing customer experience and reducing operational costs as the main opportunities businesses expect to address with Artificial Intelligence.
The combined reporting on credit-connect points to growing corporate confidence in the practical value of Artificial Intelligence rather than speculative interest. Both the Lloyds´ FISS and the Barclays snapshots underline increased investment and active planning for near-term deployment. The news items are categorised under consumer lending and tagged with artificial intelligence and featured, indicating editorial focus on how emerging technology is influencing business strategy and ambitions for UK growth. Further details on survey methodology, investment figures and sector breakdowns were not provided in the on-page excerpts.
