Once-off Budget measures will 'cushion incomes' - ESRI The package of once-off measures announced as part of this week's Budget will insulate 'most households' from higher energy prices this winter, according to the … Budget 2023 • 22 mins
Covid-19 higher rate illness benefit ends A higher rate of illness benefit for people who miss work due to Covid-19 comes to an end today. Coronavirus • 1 hr
Minister announces resumption of AIB share trading plan The Minister for Finance has announced that the Government has resumed its AIB share trading plan. Business • 3 mins
UK economy still below pre-pandemic size Britain's economy unexpectedly grew in the second quarter but was below its pre-pandemic peak, contrary to an earlier estimate that it had recovered, according to … Business • 1 min
Sterling set for best week since 2020 Sterling headed for its best week since the end of 2020 today, amid moves by British policymakers to undo some of the market damage caused … Business • 58 mins
How to save cash on your energy bills Reducing energy use is the most immediate measure we can do to reduce our exposure to high energy bills Energy • 11 mins
Oil holds steady on prospect of OPEC+ output cut Oil prices were little changed during Asian trade today, though were headed for their first weekly gain in five weeks, underpinned by a weaker US … Business • 53 mins
Nike skids after warning on squeeze from discounts Nike has cautioned that gross margins would remain under pressure through the year as the world's largest sportswear maker joined peers in warning of a … Business • 48 mins
Shameful tracker scandal not over, despite record fine Imagine being told by your bank that you couldn't have something you thought, or even knew, you were entitled to. Business • 12 hrs
Bank of Ireland fined €100.5m over tracker scandal Bank of Ireland has been fined €100.5 million by the Central Bank over its handling of its tracker mortgage customers. Business • 11 hrs
Smart meters: People urged to consider tariff options As smart meters continue to be installed in homes and businesses around the country, electricity users have been advised to carefully consider their options before … Ireland • 10 hrs
German inflation at highest level in over 25 years German inflation was at its highest level in more than a quarter of a century in September, driven by higher energy prices no longer dampened … Business • 17 hrs
Dunnes Stores' Northern Ireland arm returns to profit The Northern Ireland operation of retail giant Dunnes Stores last year returned to profit to record pre-tax profits of £6.42m (€7.25m). Business • 14 hrs
Tayto Park to become Emerald Park from January Tayto Park in Co Meath has announced that the theme park and zoo will be renamed Emerald Park from 1 January. Regional • 18 hrs
Truss sticks to tax cut plan despite market turmoil British Prime Minister Liz Truss said she would stick to her controversial plan to reignite economic growth as she broke her silence following nearly a … UK • 11 hrs
Porsche shares flat at close after landmark listing Porsche AG made its debut on the stock market today, with a price tag of about €75 billion after Volkswagen priced shares at the top … Business • 13 hrs
Switching activity drives growth in mortgage approvals Just over 5,500 mortgages were approved in August, up 5.5% on the previous month and 21.3% compared with the same period last year. Business • 29 Sep
ECB eyes big rate increase to fight inflation ECB policymakers voiced more support today for another big interest rate hike as inflation in the euro zone's biggest economy hit double digits, blasting past … Business • 13 hrs
Dalata opens new Maldron Hotel in Dublin city Dalata Hotel Group has today opened the 140-bedroom four star Maldron Hotel Merrion Road in Dublin. Business • 15 hrs
Heinz squeezes more profits from Irish operations Tomato ketchup market leader here Heinz Ireland "squeezed" additional operating profits from its Irish business to increase to €5.72m last year despite inflationary pressures. Business • 13 hrs
Labour surges to 33-point lead over Tories - YouGov Britain's opposition Labour party has surged to a 33-point lead over the ruling Conservatives, according to a YouGov poll, after days of chaos in financial … Business • 12 hrs
Call for extension of protection to pay-as-you-go users Solidarity-People Before Profit called on the Government to extend the moratorium on disconnections for electricity and gas customers through the winter to pay-as-you-go customers. Politics • 18 hrs
Ex-BoE boss criticises UK Govt's plan to cut taxes Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has criticised the new British government's plan to cut taxes for undercutting efforts by the central bank to … Business • 20 hrs
HSBC to review Canary Wharf tower headquarters HSBC is reviewing whether to keep its global headquarters in London's Canary Wharf, a staff memo seen by Reuters today showed, a decision which could … Business • 16 hrs
The growing world of nixers, passion projects and side hustles Many people embark on jobs on the side to maximise their talent, make full use of potential and earn some extra income Work and careers • 22 hrs
