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New CSO figures show that the number of people in employment rose to a new high of 2,273,200 in the third quarter of 2018

Employment increases by 3% in Q3 to reach new high

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New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of people employed in the third quarter of the year rose by 3%, or 66,700, to 2,273,200 - a new record high.

Certain workers can claim a flat rate expenses each year, which allows for a modest reduction in their tax bill

Flat rate expenses review will come into force in 2020

Nissan said an internal investigation revealed that Carlos Ghosn had engaged in wrongdoing including personal use of company money and under-reporting for years how much he was earning

France urges Renault to replace Ghosn

The review is expected to be presented to Cabinet next week

Broadband review to be published 'as soon as possible'

Easyjet reports full year profits of £578m

EasyJet strikes upbeat tone on bookings despite Brexit

Mark Carney repeated his warning not to assume the Bank of England would respond to a no-deal Brexit by cutting interest rates

Bank of England's Carney backs May's Brexit deal

Several companies have set out plans to counter any trade delays and downturns that could stem from a no-deal Brexit scenario

UK firms prepare for messy Brexit as clock ticks down

CYBG's chief executive David Duffy said that Brexit is leading to a lower economic growth environment

Brexit chill and insurance scandal hit UK bank CYBG

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Your money.

Fewer than half of all workers have an occupational or private pension to supplement their state pension

6 things you need to know about starting a pension

When we refer to vulture funds, what we're essentially talking about are various forms of private equity firms and pension funds

So, a vulture fund bought your mortgage, what's next?

A credit card can be a high-interest burden or a free loan - it all depends on how you use it

Making your credit card work for you

Each of the six candidates was legally allowed to spend up to €750,000 on their campaign

The financial cost of becoming president

Presidential Election

There was no one big winner from Budget 2019 with everyone making small gains

Budget '19: Winners, losers and mitigating tax changes

An additional 22,000 people took up private health insurance policies last year bringing the total insured to 2.174 million at the end of 2017

Health insurance; no switching, no saving

The maximum saving on the scheme is €495

How to save with the cycle-to-work scheme

Small changes in your banking habits can make a big dent in the fees you pay

Ten clever ways to reduce your bank charges

Two of Netflix's plans allow subscribers to view content on multiple screens at the same time

Does your home need more than one Netflix subscription?

Travel insurance is not just about medical bills

What's on your travel insurance checklist?

Virtually all Irish used car imports are coming from the UK

Buying a car in the UK - is it worth it?

Unions have threatened more strike action at the airline in the weeks to come

What I need to know if my Ryanair flight is cancelled

Analysis & Comment.

May's 'backstop to the backstop' risks rift with DUP

Analysis and Comment

Facebook has signaled a firm commitment to Ireland

Facebook's big Ballsbridge bet

Analysis and Comment

The Brexit Audit - UK C&AG says country is not ready

Where now for broadband plan following resignation?

Analysis and Comment

Dude, where's my surplus?

Brexit talks.

Several companies have set out plans to counter any trade delays and downturns that could stem from a no-deal Brexit scenario

UK firms prepare for messy Brexit as clock ticks down

CYBG's chief executive David Duffy said that Brexit is leading to a lower economic growth environment

Brexit chill and insurance scandal hit UK bank CYBG

Bank of England's Carney backs May's Brexit deal

Spain 'will vote no' to Brexit deal unless changes made

EasyJet strikes upbeat tone on bookings despite Brexit

More Brexit talks

Morning Ireland business.

Trayc Keevans, the Global FDI Director of Morgan McKinley Ireland, says the availability of professional jobs increased by 11% in October

Irish jobs market seeing a Brexit boost

Feargal O'Rourke says that PwC is walking companies through every part of their business and how it is affected by the impact of trading with the UK

PwC advises businesses to plan on no-deal Brexit basis

The pound lost around 2% of its value against the euro yesterday

What the drop in sterling means for business

The IEA said companies were increasingly looking to take action around issues like customs and stockpiling of goods

Exporters give cautious welcome to Brexit developments

Dermot Goode of totalhealthcover.ie tells Brian Finn there is good value to be had in the health insurance market with something of a mini-price war taking place

Over 60s overpaying for health insurance

Hibernia's CEO says the lack of residential properties is a big issue for its office tenants and their workers

Hibernia REIT and DCC CEOs on their H1 results

Ibec is forecasting GDP growth of 4.5% next year following a near 8% expansion this year - but the outcome is dependent on Brexit

Ibec optimistic on growth, but it all depends on Brexit

Despite some volatility this year, the markets are reflecting the fact that it's later in the cycle of growth, according to Bank of Ireland

Bull market has more road to run - Bank of Ireland

Director General of Engineers Ireland Caroline Spillane tells Adam Maguire that most engineering firms are seeing a skills shortage

Engineers Ireland seeing skills shortage

Maureen Gahan, foodservice specialist at Bord Bia, tells Adam Maguire that some city centres are reaching saturation point when it comes to convenience foods

Foodservice market to grow 6.1% to reach €8.2 billion

Chris Mazzei, Global Chief Analytics Officer and Head of Emerging Technology at EY, tells Adam Maguire that data analytics is suitable for all businesses

Skills shortage in data analytics - EY survey

The chief executive of Limerick 2030, David Conway, tells Petula Martyn that the city is open for business

Limerick City seeing an economic resurgence

Technology Headlines.

Facebook has over two billion users worldwide on its main platform, while its Instagram app has over a billion

Facebook and Instagram hit with service outages

The review is expected to be presented to Cabinet next week

Broadband review to be published 'as soon as possible'

13% admitted to checking their devices 100 times a day

97% of Irish population 'have access to smartphone'

Rovio Entertainment said its third-quarter adjusted operating profit came to €10.4m, up from €4m a year ago

Angry Birds maker Rovio's Q3 profits rise

Ofcom levels big fines at Virgin Media and EE in the UK

UK watchdog Ofcom fines Virgin Media and EE £13.3m

Analysts estimate that Apple accounts for 40% of group sales at AMS

Apple supplier AMS cuts its revenue forecast

The San Francisco-based firm lost $1.07 billion for the three months ending September 30, a 20% increase from the previous quarter

Uber posts $1 billion quarterly loss on slower bookings

Cignal's CEO Colin Cunningham announces €25m investment in new towers

Cignal and Aurora announce new teleco investments

The jobs announcement comes nine months after Genesys acquired Altocloud

200 new jobs in AI technology for Galway

David McCourt has said he is not 'a private equity guy', but is a telecoms builder

David McCourt says he is a 'telecoms builder'

Vodafone's new CEO Nick Read said he would reduce operating costs by €1.2 billion by 2021

Vodafone's new CEO to cut costs, review tower assets

New York's Long Island and Northern Virginia have been picked for Amazon's second headquarters, while it will also make an investment Nashville

Amazon picks New York, Northern Virginia for split HQ2

Business features.

Are Irish boards missing a trick when it comes to women?

Business Highlights

Wary business welcome for draft Brexit deal

Business Highlights

Brexit - the view from the Border

Business Highlights

Why are so many shops going out of business?

Business Highlights

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A world without oil?

Business Highlights

Why do so many airlines have Irish bosses?

Business Highlights

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