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Govt expected to decide stance on EU-Mercosur trade deal

The Government is expected to decide whether or not to support the EU-Mercosur trade deal, which is set to be ratified at the European Council tomorrow.

Donald Trump seen during talks with farmers at the White House

US says it will dictate Venezuela decisions and oil sales

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Tesco forecasts profit at upper end of guidance

The drop ⁠in M&S clothing sales was driven by a poor performance in stores, which had ⁠offset a recovery in online

M&S reports 5.6% rise in Christmas food sales

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Penneys owner AB Foods warns of lower annual profit

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Stellantis car production in Italy falls to 71-year low

Greggs guides to flat profit due to subdued confidence

A black Uber Lucid robotaxi on display at CES 2026

AI helps pave the way for self-driving cars

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CES 2026

A black Uber Lucid robotaxi on display at CES 2026

AI helps pave the way for self-driving cars

The outside of CES 2026, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center

Auto industry expands open-source pact to cut costs

Dell revives XPS brand with new laptops

Image of a huge television screen at CES in Las Vegas

TV makers tout AI upgrades at CES, amid smartphone threat

An image of a while electric vehicle

Sony Honda Mobility unveils new prototype EV at CES

A business woman on a the stage of the CES conference in Las Vegas

Big trends at CES 2026 include AI, Robotaxis,smart health

A man on a stage with a display model of a computer chip

Next generation of chips in full production - Nvidia CEO

Intel launches next-gen PC chip at CES in Las Vegas

Tech heavyweights including AI chip giant Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang and AMD CEO Lisa Su are among the key speakers at CES this year

Self-driving tech, AI take centre stage at CES 2026

Work

'In a dynamic, ever-changing work world, we need to adopt a lifelong learner mindset and be committed to engaging in upskilling'. Photo: Getty Images

Want a new job? Here's how to upskill or reskill for free in 2026

Work and careers

a pile of 20 and 50 pound sterling notes

FTSE CEOs' pay overtakes UK salaries in less than 3 days

'The benefits and drawbacks of hybrid working are still contested because there is insufficient evidence from which bosses can determine when, where and for whom hybrid working is beneficial.'

What are the workplace trends we're going to see in 2026?

Work and careers

Covalen workers striking in December

Workers at outsourcing firm Covalen to take strike action

'Access to AI tools increased worker productivity by an average of 14%, but the benefits weren't distributed equally'. Photo: Getty Images

Good news: AI won't take your job. Bad news: you can't ignore it

Work and careers

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Sharp rise in work-related deaths in 2025

The Workplace Relations Commission

2025 in Review - Workplace Relations Commission decisions

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Analysis & Comment

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A firefighter monitors the spread of a wildfire near Los Angeles, California last January

Ambition to tackle climate change weakened by Trump

Claudia Winkleman in a promotional shot for The Celebrity Traitors

Boom Box: Why it's the golden age of unscripted TV

The Australian ban is being closely watched by other countries

Would an Australia-style social media ban work here?

Analysis and Comment

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Economy gets fatter from making the world slimmer

US President Donald Trump attends a concert by Andrea Bocelli in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC

US sets out stall for correcting 'Europe's trajectory'

Analysis and Comment

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2025 in Review

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A firefighter monitors the spread of a wildfire near Los Angeles, California last January

Ambition to tackle climate change weakened by Trump

Stock price information displayed on a board at the London Stock Exchange Group

London's FTSE scores best year since 2009

A pile of Silver bullion bars and coins

Silver shines in 2025 global market spotlight as oil lags

The Workplace Relations Commission

2025 in Review - Workplace Relations Commission decisions

Donald Trump's trade policies - and the global reaction to them - will remain front and centre in 2026

Trump shook up global trade in 2025, uncertainty remains

My future fund Contact Centre

Government prepares for pension auto-enrolment

2025 in Review - The 'tipping point' for cyber attacks

Fran McNulty siting in the Behind the Story podcast studio with David Murphy and Brian O'Donovan

Behind the Story: The business year in review

Behind the Story

Gold prices have doubled in the last two years

2025 in Review: Gold's biggest gain this year since 1979

Close-up of unrecognizable white man checking the price of ground beef at supermarket

4 factors that could determine if food prices jump again

Asian businesswoman analyzing financial stock trading data on smartphone with virtual reality artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Stock exchange market trading board in background. Innovative mobile trading concept. Smart banking with technology

2025 in Review: The highs and lows of the 'Magnificent 7'

EU fishing quotas cause concern among coastal communities

Your money

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Smokers could halve insurance costs by quitting

Shoppers seeking bargains at Brown Thomas in Dublin

'Steady' stream of shoppers for post-Christmas sales

ICS said the increases will see fixed rates rise by between 0.10% and 0.45%, depending on loan-to-value bands

ICS hikes mortgage rates for owner-occupiers

A woman and a man stand beside two cash and cheque lodgement machines in a bank

AIB rolls out new Cash and Cheque Lodgement machines

'Cat and mouse' - What happens when you call a scammer?

Avant Money has reduced is fixed mortgage rate by up to 0.35%

Mortgage provider Avant Money reduces rates

Monzo gets full banking licence from Central Bank

Composite image showing price tags and groceries

Dynamic pricing: Could it ever come to the supermarket aisle?

Have you claimed all your credits and expenses (dogs not included yet)? Photo: Getty Images

How to take control of your taxes in 2026

A picture of power lines

McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households

Arms shoving a small piece of luggage to the top shelf of an aircraft

Airlines' lowest advertised cabin bag prices 'rare'

Can willpower help you resist Christmas overspending?

Technology & Innovation

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A black Uber Lucid robotaxi on display at CES 2026

AI helps pave the way for self-driving cars

A man in a black leather jacket on a stage with a background of computer chips behind him

China asks some tech firms to halt Nvidia orders - report

Minister wants X meeting over 'disturbing' Grok concerns

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Spotify makes it easier for creators to earn

Warner Bros rejects revised Paramount bid

A boy examines a model of a human hand

Skorts, AI glasses - Young Scientist projects on display

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Dell revives XPS brand with new laptops

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The Business of Climate

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Orsted challenges US halt of $5 billion wind project

A firefighter monitors the spread of a wildfire near Los Angeles, California last January

Ambition to tackle climate change weakened by Trump

Plastic cup with an iced coffee and a straw

France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years

People charging their electric cars at charging station

Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2026

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102,000 tonnes of waste generated over festive period

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EU unveils new rules to support plastic recycling

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US freezes five big offshore wind projects, shares dive

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Business Brainstorm

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'In a dynamic, ever-changing work world, we need to adopt a lifelong learner mindset and be committed to engaging in upskilling'. Photo: Getty Images

Want a new job? Here's how to upskill or reskill for free in 2026

Work and careers

Caucasian man is working at his home office while presenting the new project using digital tablet in the online meeting with his team and customer for freelance and entrepreneur business

How social media influencers have transformed financial markets

Financial markets

'The benefits and drawbacks of hybrid working are still contested because there is insufficient evidence from which bosses can determine when, where and for whom hybrid working is beneficial.'

What are the workplace trends we're going to see in 2026?

Work and careers

'Access to AI tools increased worker productivity by an average of 14%, but the benefits weren't distributed equally'. Photo: Getty Images

Good news: AI won't take your job. Bad news: you can't ignore it

Work and careers

Have you claimed all your credits and expenses (dogs not included yet)? Photo: Getty Images

How to take control of your taxes in 2026

'Though they will face plenty of other problems, such as securing stable employment contracts, housing might not be the primary concern for much of Generation Z in the future.' Photo: Ground Picture/Shutterstock

Generation Z may not need mortgages - here's why

The ECB has highlighted a growing recognition among central banks, finance ministries and civil protection agencies that cash is a critical component of 'national crisis preparedness'. Photo: Getty Images

'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning

People charging their electric cars at charging station

Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2026

'As the phenomenon of drone deliveries increases, the concerns of home owners and residents negatively impacted by the rapid rise in the number of flyovers have attracted ever greater media attention'. Photo: Getty Images

Can I stop drone delivery companies flying over my property?

Aer Lingus pilots on parade at Dublin Airport in the 1960s. Photo: Independent News and Media/Getty Images

Why Ireland sought to stop US airlines landing at Dublin Airport

It turns out that supermarkets can learn a lot about customer behaviour and preferences from what's in their shopping baskets

How supermarkets turned loyalty cards into a data treasure trove

Solar panel installation on residential house

How long will it take for my solar panels to pay for themselves?

Business Watch and Listen

Chimney pots on the roof of a house

House prices to continue rising in 2026 - DNG

A business woman on a the stage of the CES conference in Las Vegas

Big trends at CES 2026 include AI, Robotaxis,smart health

Insolvency levels consistent over the past 3 years - PwC

6% drop in visitors this year, tourism body estimates

My future fund Contact Centre

Government prepares for pension auto-enrolment

A new DART train beside an older model

DART fleet to be replaced with energy-efficient carriages

'Cat and mouse' - What happens when you call a scammer?

Image of the outside of the Kilkenny Design shop on city street

Profits increase seven sold at Kilkenny Design retailer

Domestic demand to grow by 2.8% in 2026 - Ibec

The SEAI says more progress is needed to achieve 2030 emissions targets

Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI

Consumers concerned about AI fraud and impact on jobs

A picture of power lines

McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households

Agribusiness

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A man stands on a metal fence looking at cattle

Govt expected to decide stance on EU-Mercosur trade deal

Food and drink exports hit record €19 billion - Bord Bia

A herd of white cows in a field in Brazil with Amazon trees in the background

Brazil surpassing US as top beef producer

Members of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association protesting against the Mercosur trade deal in Brussels

Brazilian beef with banned hormones entered Irish market

Farmers protest in France over issues, including the Mercosur trade agreement with Latin American countries

Govt says 'grave concerns' remain over Mercosur deal

Hopes to ink a Mercosur agreement in December were dashed by France and Italy joining forces in demanding a delay

EU says hopes to sign Mercosur trade deal 'soon'

Sharp rise in work-related deaths in 2025

Fishing boats in Killybegs Co Donegal

Fishermen say industry facing 'toughest ever year'

Overhead image of tractors in fields with big AI writing on the ground

Robts and AI could transform future of farming - expert

a plate of butter and a knife

ALDI, Lidl, SuperValu and Centra cut their butter prices

Close-up of unrecognizable white man checking the price of ground beef at supermarket

4 factors that could determine if food prices jump again

China hits EU dairy with tariffs, broadening trade row

Startup Nation

Zen Pensions launches full digital pension

The Slush event is a key platform for Irish start-ups seeking to accelerate their expansion and secure investment

Irish tech delegation targets VC funding at Slush 2025

Image of a man holding an enterprise award standing beside a woman

O'Sullivan winner of EI's Founder of the Year award

Four women pose in a garden holdig signs to encourage female entrepreneurship

Going for Growth's 18th programme for women entrepreneurs

Meta-Flux co-founders Lee Sherlock (CEO) and Brendan Martin (CTO) at Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) in Dublin, with an 800 MHz NMR spectrometer.

Irish start-up raises €1.8m to develop 'AI biologist'