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An Post Changing Leaves autumn stamps 2025

National stamp to cost €1.85 as An Post increases prices

An Post is increasing the price of both national and international stamps from Tuesday, 3 February.

butcher with cut of beef

Chinese market to reopen for Irish beef imports

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Almost 20% find retirement unaffordable until 70 - survey

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SFA launches 'blueprint for prosperity' for next 3 years

A view of a construction cranes over the construction site of the Salesforce Tower Dublin in Dublin's Docklands

Drop in construction sector activity last month - report

US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spar over the bank's renovation costs

Pushback after Trump administration's probe of Powell

A €4.7 billion tourism plan was announced by the Government last week

'Exciting horizon' ahead for Irish tourism, says minister

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Aldi Ireland announces 2% pay rise for hourly paid staff

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CES 2026

AI pendants back in vogue at CES after early setback

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Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026

Abstract image of a woman's hand accessing the digital world from the real world.

Physical AI dominates CES 2026 in Las Vegas

Image of a the view from a windscreen in a self driving car

Nvidia, auto suppliers in deals to rekindle self-driving

A view of a group of computer PC DRAM memory chips on a circuit board

AI gobbling up memory chips essential to gadget makers

Ford to offer eyes-off driver-assistance system in 2028

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

Work

three trains on railway tracks

Rail watchdog issues safety notice to Iarnród Éireann

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Ireland ranked third in European hiring index

School secretaries and caretakers pictured outside the Department of Finance, before a rally in Dublin city centre

Labour Court to hear secretaries, caretakers dispute

A man has accused the Co Mayo business group of discriminating against him on the grounds of 'age, nationality and gender expression' last April

Jobseeker in gender bias claim over 'haircut' question

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How Manchester Utd became a textbook example of a toxic workplace

Manchester United

'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

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Analysis & Comment

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Tánaiste Simon Harris

Prudence or populism - which path will Simon Harris take?

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

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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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An Post Changing Leaves autumn stamps 2025

National stamp to cost €1.85 as An Post increases prices

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What will be the impact of Mercosur on Irish shoppers?

SuperValu cuts prices on over 500 'Everyday Essentials'

A person holds a lit cigarette in their hand

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

Technology & Innovation

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Data Protection Commission owed over €4 billion in fines

JD Sports launches AI commerce in key US market

A man holds up an orange Apple iPhone

Apple leads smartphone market with 20% share in 2025

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AI pendants back in vogue at CES after early setback

Picture of two high tech coffee machines at CES in Las Vegas

Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026

Artificial intelligence Revolution, Smart microchip, Computer, Digital Technology Background , 3D rendering.

More SME digital investment could add €8.3bn to economy

Outcry over Grok deepfakes 'excuse for censorship' - Musk

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The Business of Climate

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Mary Barra, chair and chief executive officer of General Motors Co., on the floor of General Motors Design West during an interview on "The Circuit with Emily Chang" in Warren, Michigan, US, on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. GM says it hopes its software platfo

GM to take $6 billion writedown on EV pullback

Climate change - GETTY

US withdrawal from UN climate treaty 'regrettable' - EU

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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Business Brainstorm

More Business Brainstorm

5 ways to make your day at work feel better

Work and careers

All you ever wanted to know about emergency planning

Emergency Planning

How Manchester Utd became a textbook example of a toxic workplace

Manchester United

'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?

Business Watch and Listen

SFA launches 'blueprint for prosperity' for next 3 years

An Post Changing Leaves autumn stamps 2025

National stamp to cost €1.85 as An Post increases prices

Finger of businessman checking stock market data

Markets 'remarkable' with muted reaction to uncertainty

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

Agribusiness

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butcher with cut of beef

Chinese market to reopen for Irish beef imports

A convoy of tractors in Athlone, Co Westmeath, protesting against the EU-Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers rally in Athlone over Mercosur deal

French farmers take part in a demonstration organized by French Farmers union FDSEA and JA Sarthe (Young Farmers Sarthe) to push French government to block the Mercosur trade deal and to protest against its handling of the nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemi

Writing was on the wall prior to EU-Mercosur vote

Analysis and Comment

French farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade agreement

Why is the EU-Mercosur trade deal a contentious one?

French farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade agreement

Mercosur 'not a done deal' despite EU vote - Tánaiste

Low angle close up colour image depicting a man holding a shopping basked filled with fresh groceries

What will be the impact of Mercosur on Irish shoppers?

Financial supports announced for bluetongue testing

A man stands on a metal fence looking at cattle

Ireland, France to vote against 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

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'