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The company pulled the plug on its A380 model last week

Airbus boss says no-deal Brexit would be 'catastrophic'

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A no-deal Brexit would be "absolutely catastrophic", a boss at Airbus has said, warning future investment in the UK could be under threat.

The airline operates two return flights each day from Derry to Stanstead

Flybmi cancels flights, files for administration

Property prices outside of Dublin have raced ahead over the past four years - but the gap between the two hasn't changed

National property prices are not catching up to Dublin

Goods exports in 2018 were valued at €140.835 billion, an increase of 15% over 2017

Exports and imports hit new record highs in 2018 - CSO

Is rural Ireland any closer to high-speed broadband?

Beleaguered British prime minister Theresa May was not in the House of Commons for the result of yesterday's vote

Divisions continue as May to pursue Brexit strategy

Goldman Sachs sees a 50% probability of a ratified deal while JPMorgan sees a delay to Brexit

Deal or delay? Wall Street divided on Brexit

Currency investors are mulling the consequences of a Brexit vote defeat in parliament for Prime Minister Theresa May

Strong retail sales support Sterling

Markets More

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Brexit in focus.

UK Brexit Secretary, Stephen Barclay, due to meet Michel Barnier in Brussels

UK's Brexit secretary due in Brussels

Theresa May is set to meet with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, but her office gave no date for talks

May to speak to EU leaders over changes to Brexit deal

Airbus boss says no-deal Brexit would be 'catastrophic'

Lessons of the past lost on those in control of Brexit

Analysis and Comment

May's defeat raises doubt she can secure deal - Coveney

Analysis & Comment.

Property prices outside of Dublin have raced ahead over the past four years - but the gap between the two hasn't changed

National property prices are not catching up to Dublin

Analysis and Comment

Is rural Ireland any closer to high-speed broadband?

Why the tracker mortgage controversy is far from over

Seeing the world beyond Brexit

ECB to probe 100 banks' cash strength in stress tests

Analysis and Comment

European Financial Forum.

Citigroup has moved some of its operations to Frankfurt as part of its Brexit preparations

Citigroup boss expects Brexit talks will go to the wire

More trade tariffs would hit US consumers, the president and CEO of Atlanta's Federal Reserve Bank told the European Financial Forum

More trade tariffs would hit US consumers - Bostic

Gary Grimstone says the UK has gone from being one of the most predictable places in the world to do business to one of the least predictable

UK now one of the least predictable places for business

As part of its Brexit plan, Bank of America last year named Dublin as its new European banking headquarters

Bank of America's Brexit bill hits $400m

Central Bank Governor Philip Lane addressed the European Financial Forum event in Dublin

Ireland faces severe hit from no-deal Brexit - Lane

Business Brainstorm.

What's behind the rise and rise of Fortnite?

Science and Technology

The Fortnite series has leaned on game mechanics and game effects to build its massive base of 200 million players

All you need to know about basic income

Because I'm worth it: how employees won the war for talent

Stop talking about my generation: the problem of ageism at work

How to turn up the LGBT voice in the workplace

Morning Ireland business.

Ulster Bank Chief Executive, Jane Howard, says the bank has no plans to merge with Permanent TSB

Ulster Bank plans to sell more non-performing loans

John Phelan, Director, HBAN, with Pat Garvey, angel investor, and Ronan Perceval, chief executive of Phorest

When angels invest in start-ups

Communications group Imagine launched its commercial rollout of high-speed broad in regional and rural Ireland today

Imagine to bring high-speed broadband to rural Ireland

Retailers are increasingly preparing for a no-deal Brexit and are being advised to look at diversifying their supply chains

No deal Brexit would see consumer prices rise

An Post spending €5m on brand refresh

The patronage of the McAleeses will help raise awareness of the work of the 30% Club

McAleeses named new patrons of the 30% Club

Dell's Ingrid Devin tells Adam Maguire that the situation in Ireland is improving for female entrepreneurs seeking funds

Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network tour hits Dublin

Alphabet is the last of the so-called FAANGs - Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google - to report quarterly results

FAANG companies keep conservative outlooks

The lender will offer loans of between €500 and €5,000 for a period between 12 and 36 months at a fixed APR of 49.9%

Moneylender charging 49.9% APR enters Irish market

The AIB manufacturing purchasing managers' index slipped to 52.6 in January from 54.5 in December

Manufacturing growth hits lowest level in 2 years - PMI

Focus on the bigger picture and learn lessons

Matthew Thomas, CEO of the Shannon Group, said lack of connectivity to an EU hub post-Brexit was a concern for the Western region

Passenger numbers through Shannon up 6.5% last year

Technology Headlines.

Long Island City was one of two locations selected to house Amazon's 'HQ2', but the plan attracted criticism when it emerged that the company was getting nearly $3bn in incentives from the state

Amazon pulls plan for New York offices

Rovio sees sales growth in 2019 after weak Q4

Limerick-based Teckro raises $25m in new funding

Activision Blizzard to cut 800 jobs worldwide

What's behind the rise and rise of Fortnite?

Science and Technology

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Your money.

There are many things you can do to minimise the chances of cold weather causing unnecessary cost and stress

How to protect your property in freezing weather

1 - Spain is the most popular destination for Irish holidaymakers

Two million Irish people will go on holidays in 2019

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?

Is the offer as much of a bargain as you think it is?

Black Friday: Six things consumers should watch out for

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?

Business features.

When angels invest in start-ups

Business Highlights

Why the tracker mortgage controversy is far from over

Business Highlights

Top tips for keeping your employees safe on the roads

Business Highlights

UK Plc triggers emergency Brexit measures

Business Highlights

Brexit - What is the backstop?

Business Highlights

Broker Reports

Business Highlights

Although job numbers continue to soar as we edge ever closer to full employment, the number of new houses and apartments to accommodate these people is growing at nothing like the same rate

More jobs are a positive but where will employees live?

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