VeritasChain today unveiled its Verifiable AI Provenance Framework (VAP) architecture, published new research on verifiable audit trails, and confirmed informational submissions to 58 regulatory authorities across 43 jurisdictions. These milestones …
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FTSE 100 Live: Inflation eases more than expected ahead of rate decision
Good morning and welcome back to the City AM liveblog. We’ve had the latest inflation data this morning, which has shown the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 3.2 per …
Interest rate cut likely after inflation undershoots expectations
Inflation dropped far below market expectations in November, official data has shown, easing Bank of England doves’ nerves a day before their decision on whether to cut interest rates is …
‘If we’re serious about growth this is the lever to pull’, says Treasury adviser – as founders feel undervalued
UK founders are launching businesses faster than ever, yet many still feel undervalued, underfunded, and overlooked. The 2025 UK StartUp Report showed that only 29 per cent of founders believe …
Business should be grateful for the House of Lords
Few would argue for our current constitutional arrangement if it didn’t already exist, but right now the House of Lords is doing an important job challenging the government from the …
The FCA must investigate Budget leaks
The Financial Conduct Authority must launch a full, independent investigation into potential market abuse by the Treasury ahead of the Budget, says Blake Stephenson Markets rely on trust, clarity, and …
‘High valuations alone rarely end a rally’ say UBS analysts on AI stock surge
The rapid rise in the share prices of AI-adjacent stocks could continue well into 2026, analysts at one of Europe’s top banks have said. Valuations of top tech stocks have …
Arrogant Labour has played fast and loose with the jobs market
As the first full calendar year of life under this Labour government comes to a close, it’s an appropriate time to reflect on how they’ve done and how their promises …
Bank of mum and dad now funding multiple steps up housing ladder
The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ are funding more than just first steps on the housing ladder, with financial gifts pivotal for second steppers too. Nearly 20 per cent of …
The Debate: Should annual leave be enforced at Christmas?
Should it be mandatory to take annual leave at Christmas? We put two office workers head to head in this week’s Debate YES: A full shutdown removes ambiguity, giving everyone …