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Germany is still an industrial powerhouse - but Europe's manufacturing industry has gotten considerably smaller in the past 30 years

Made in Europe: The EU plan that has angered China

The European Union is looking to upend some of its rules to try to encourage companies to make more products in Europe, but China isn't happy about the plan, writes Adam Maguire.

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EU ministers to discuss economic impact of war in Iran

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Central Bank fiasco embroils RTÉ's new finance chief

US President Donald Trump

Trump threatens to raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%

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PrepayPower electricity prices to rise 8.8%, gas by 10.6%

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New car registrations up in April, driven by EV demand

The 'Help to Buy' scheme works by allowing people to recoup tax paid in the past and use it towards the purchase of a home

46,000 households used 'Help to Buy' scheme since 2020

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What social media bans are being considered by countries?

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Middle East Turmoil

High-tech robotics work efficiently on an assembly line, handling electronic components in a modern manufacturing facility

UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs

The US Federal Reserve kept US interest rates steady on Wednesday night

US Fed official says rate hikes may be needed

a Chevron gas station in the US with the company log and signage

Chevron's upstream strength lifts first-quarter earnings

Exxon beats Q1 earnings estimate despite hit from war

Joachim Nagel, president of the Deutsche Bundesbank, during a panel session to mark International's Women's Day 2025 at the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, on Friday, March 7, 2025. European Central Bank officials are braci

ECB may need to act in June if outlook does not improve

Steady oil prices set for weekly gain as Iran war goes on

NatWest's Q1 profit rises 12%, takes Iran war provision

Image of ECB signage against a sunny background

ECB keeps rates unchanged after debating possible hike

Bank of England holds rates, details war inflation risks

Premier Inn owner Whitbread to cut up to 3,800 jobs

German economy grows in Q1 but unemployment climbs

Cairn says build cost inflation hits 2.5% due to Iran war

Technology & Innovation

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Pentagon reaches agreements with leading AI companies

Revenues and headcount to increase at LinkedIn Ireland

The Droid TW 12.7, made by Devdroid, has been used in many of the attacks involving ground robots in Ukraine

Ukraine's killer robots are showing how war is changing

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Apple shares up as iPhone 17, MacBook Neo drive forecasts

A pciture of the RNS Robotics team with their award alongside Ireland flags.

Laois students win world robotics award at US competition

TikTok can continue data transfers from the European Union to China during its appeal against a regulator's order to ‌halt them over privacy concerns, the Supreme Court has ruled

TikTok EU-China transfers may be allowed during appeal

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Amazon tops cloud expectations on strong AI demand

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Work

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Unions to focus on cost-of-living supports on May Day

Two women share an emotional moment, as one supports the other with comforting gestures. Captured indoors, the scene conveys care and understanding in a warm and private setting. (Getty Images)

Why are workplaces so unprepared for the serious illness talk?

Fears for 150 Irish-based jobs at Oracle

circa 1926: The trimming room in a milliners in Luton. At the time Luton was appreciating such a wave of prosperity that there were only sixteen unemployed people in the town. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

How working lives have changed in Ireland since 1926 census

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Labour market strong but not yet fair - BITCI

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Pharma firm told Irish jobs 'safe' before redundancies

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Are you an introvert who wants to get ahead at work?

Work and careers

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Your money

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PrepayPower electricity prices to rise 8.8%, gas by 10.6%

Content creator Britney Nolan's content was used by scam sites

'Completely suckered': Fake brands steal faces to scam shoppers

A person checks the temperature of an electric heater

One in 7 households couldn't afford adequate heat - ESRI

A person holds a smartphone displaying a “Scam Alert” message on an incoming call screen. The dark interface clearly indicates a fraud warning, conveying concerns about cybersecurity, mobile fraud, and digital safety. The indoor environment and close-up c

One in three adults are victims of fraud - Central Bank

Fuel supports by end of June, Govt rules out mini budget

A single heat pump or compressor unit outside a modern house

Govt always looking to reduce energy costs, says minister

Rathwood garden centre and outdoor furnitute retailer

How will Rathwood examinership impact customers?

A payslip showing gross pay and total deductions

Businesses urged to avoid payroll delays due to May Day

Guide for consumers to reduce energy use published

Multiple scam websites impersonated NCT booking system

Home energy upgrade applications up 186%

Electricity prices may rise by 4% to 9%, minister warns

Analysis & Comment

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Germany is still an industrial powerhouse - but Europe's manufacturing industry has gotten considerably smaller in the past 30 years

Made in Europe: The EU plan that has angered China

A teenager holds a mobile phone displaying a message from social media platform Instagram

What social media bans are being considered by countries?

Analysis and Comment

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Central Bank fiasco embroils RTÉ's new finance chief

Pothole filled with rainwater on wet black asphalt road

Price of the pothole - how oil spike affects road repairs

Analysis and Comment

Close up image of an oil delivery driver filling up a residential oil tank.

Why is oil coming from northern Europe costing us more?

Analysis and Comment

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Business Brainstorm

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Keel Beach, Achill Island, County Mayo. Photo: Getty Images

All you need to know about bank holidays in Ireland

Two women share an emotional moment, as one supports the other with comforting gestures. Captured indoors, the scene conveys care and understanding in a warm and private setting. (Getty Images)

Why are workplaces so unprepared for the serious illness talk?

Traffic on the M50 Motorway at Finglas

How do you solve a problem like the M50?

circa 1926: The trimming room in a milliners in Luton. At the time Luton was appreciating such a wave of prosperity that there were only sixteen unemployed people in the town. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

How working lives have changed in Ireland since 1926 census

What will US government's 6 May deadline mean for Dublin Airport?

a group of people walking in a building

Are you an introvert who wants to get ahead at work?

Work and careers

Business colleagues looking at digital tablet in modern conference room - motion blur

Why organisations keep picking the wrong boss

Work and careers

7 questions to ask if you're planning solar panels or an EV

Cattle on North King Street, Dublin city in 1952/1953.

The inside story of Dublin's blood and guts economy

Satellite imagery shows Strait of Hormuz

Is the Strait of Hormuz affecting your mental health?

offshore oil rig

Is it time to restart offshore oil exploration in Ireland?

Cobh, Co Cork: would tourists pay a tax of €3 a night to stay? Photo: Getty Images

What would an Irish tax on tourists look like?

Business Watch and Listen

The coastline of the Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland.

Government urged to delay short-term lets register

With the war in Iran now in its third month, the pressure on the ECB to hike interest rates is likely to increase.

Ireland 'buffered' against higher inflation - economist

Oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high

A person checks the temperature of an electric heater

One in 7 households couldn't afford adequate heat - ESRI

Low angle view of group of people in circle and holding their fists together during a group therapy session. People with fist put together during support group session.

Labour market strong but not yet fair - BITCI

Meta criticised over measures aimed at under-13s

Central Banks set to stay on hold this week

Covalen workers striking in December

Fears for hundreds of jobs at outsourcing firm Covalen

Image of a business woman in a coral jacket

Caution reigns as peace talk hopes dashed again - analyst

Concerns Iran war, fuel costs will impact tourism sector

Government launches national AI skills platform

Rise in job openings in first quarter - Morgan McKinley

The Business of Climate

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Two men pose for photo under a replicia of a wind turbine in an office

CIP buys Ørsted's Europe unit, launches Perigus Energy

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Only €12k of €1m HGV grant spent on charging points

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Europe is fastest-warming continent, report finds

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7 questions to ask if you're planning solar panels or an EV

People look at a new blue car at the Xiaomi booth at a car show in China

Chinese EVs geared up for world's biggest auto show

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Ireland has complied with EU air pollution targets - EPA

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Iarnród Éireann's HVO fuel pilot on Cork commuter fleet

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Reduced methane cattle burps among €37.5m Agri projects

Mercosur flags flying high. Several flagpoles with Mercosur flags. Latin American flags. South American flags.

EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit

Kerry today reported volume growth of 3.1% for the first three months of the year

Kerry eyes earnings per share growth of 6-10% for 2026

Housing order for all poultry, captive birds to be lifted

Carbery Group is a West Cork based ingredients, flavours, and cheese producer

Cork's Carbery Group posts 8% increase in 2025 revenues

Glanbia eyes earnings at upper end of guidance, shares up

Frustration over slow progress in licensing seaweed sites

Average farmland sales prices set to rise by 4% in 2026

Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for 2027

Cattle on North King Street, Dublin city in 1952/1953.

The inside story of Dublin's blood and guts economy

Co-op Aurivo reports highest-ever milk intake in 2025

Tirlán revenues for 2025 rise by 10% to €2.94 billion