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TrusTrace Enhances Supply Chain Platform with AI-Driven Data Capabilities Swedish supply chain traceability company TrusTrace has announced a significant upgrade to its platform, now enhanced with artificial intelligence to help businesses centralise, analyse, and act on supply chain data more effectively. Founded in Stockholm in 2016, TrusTrace specialises in digital traceability and compliance solutions across…
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A Liverpool-based contracting company accused of promoting tax avoidance is to be wound up after appointing liquidators, City AM can reveal. The firm, called, Umbrella Union, described itself as an “umbrella contracting company” which “can help you comply with financial regulations whilst remaining self employed.” In October last year, HMRC added the company to its…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a revised proposal for the state’s 2025–2026 budget, which includes a significant extension of its signature climate policy, the “Cap-and-Invest” programme. Under the plan, the scheme—which compels major industrial emitters to purchase allowances for carbon emissions that exceed an annually decreasing threshold—would be extended through to 2045. It had…
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The public sector in the UK is encountering mounting pressure to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and contemporary digital solutions, but a recent report indicates that numerous governmental departments are constrained by obsolete systems, isolated platforms, and persistent underfunding. A study carried out by customer experience company 8×8 alongside consultancy Cavell Group has shown that, despite…
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Gold prices are on track for their worst week since November 2024, falling 3.3% amid a stronger dollar and easing US-China trade tensions. Read more: Gold set for steepest weekly drop in six months as trade fears ease and dollar strengthens
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Aviva CEO Dame Amanda Blanc says mandating pension funds to invest in UK assets would be “a sledgehammer to crack a nut”, urging government to prioritise fiduciary duty. Read more: Aviva warns against forcing UK pension funds to buy domestic assets
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The government’s stake in NatWest has dropped below 1%, marking a near-complete exit from the £45.5bn bailout era and paving the way for full reprivatisation within weeks. Read more: NatWest nears full reprivatisation as taxpayer stake falls below 1%
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The UK government is piloting an AI tool named ‘Consult’ to automate the analysis of public consultation responses, aiming to reduce administrative workloads and enhance efficiency across departments.
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Future PLC withstands advertising challenges with solid margins and cash flow The London-based publishing and media entity Future PLC has reported a strong half-year performance, showcasing operational strength amid declining advertising markets and currency challenges. Even with a three percent decrease in revenue, the firm sustained impressive profitability, reflecting assurance in its long-term growth plan.…
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New benchmarks show smaller AI models delivering near-equivalent performance to GPT-4 — at a fraction of the compute cost.