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The ECB has raised interest rates by a record 75 basis points today as it upped its inflation forecasts for the euro zone

ECB ups rates by record 0.75%, signals more to come

The European Central Bank raised its key interest rates by an unprecedented 75 basis points today and signalled further hikes, prioritising the fight against inflation even as the euro zone economy is heading for a likely winter recession.

World • 08 Sep 22

Kenneth Watts, from Ballyglunin, Co Galway, has seen more people out cutting turf this year

Turf cutters 'back on the bog' as demand soars

Environment • 07 Sep 22

Eamon Ryan said providing householders with a second energy credit before Christmas is the 'right time to do it' (file pic)

Second energy bill credit before Christmas, says Ryan

Householders will receive a second energy bill credit before Christmas to cushion the impact of across-the-board price increases.

Cost of Living • 08 Sep 22

At a glance: Where does Ireland's energy come from?

An at a glance look at the sources of Ireland's energy and the International Energy Agency's proposals to reduce consumption this winter.

Environment • 06 Sep 22

Many of France's pools are old and energy-intensive, and are set to be studied in more detail by a working group on saving energy (file image)

Dozens of pools close in France over high energy costs

French sports and education groups have expressed outrage at the closure of around 30 swimming pools, after their operator said surging heating costs made them no longer viable.

News Lens • 06 Sep 22

Coalition leaders Eamon Ryan, Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar met this evening (file pic)

Coalition leaders meet to discuss energy price crisis

The Coalition leaders, along with the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure, met tonight to discuss the energy price crisis.

Politics • 07 Sep 22

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien is 'acutely aware' of the pressure on renters

Threshold warns of mental health cost of rental crisis

Threshold warns that "more insecure tenancies" and "standards slipping" are adding to the mental health costs of the rental crisis.

Housing • 06 Sep 22

Róisín Shortall and Catherine Muphy with Social Justice Spokesperson Holly Cairns, Education Spokesperson Gary Gannon, Housing Spokesperson Cian O'Callaghan and Jennifer Whitmore

Soc Dems call for cost-of-living cash payment scheme

Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall has said the rising cost of living requires a deep and urgent intervention.

Politics • 06 Sep 22

Sales of generators at Irish Garage Equipment are at an all-time high

Powerful surge in demand for home generators

Firms selling generators have seen a powerful surge in business recently amid rising energy costs.

Cost of Living • 06 Sep 22

Barbara and George Kovach with their son Liam: Barbara is Liam's carer

Family carers call for support as cost of living rises

The cost-of-living crisis is showing no sign of letting up, with many Irish households feeling the pinch when it comes to rising bills.

Ireland • 06 Sep 22

Energy prices have soared higher than anyone could possibly have imagined (stock image)

Cost of living figures are 'off the Richter scale'

RTÉ's Consumer Affairs Correspondent Joe Mag Raollaigh looks ahead to a winter with energy prices that will be "off the Richter scale".

Ireland • 05 Sep 22

Businesses need help with the energy crisis, and fast

"I've never seen the likes of it." That's how David Briody, director of Briody Beds summarises the current situation facing his and thousands of other businesses across the country right now.

Business • 04 Sep 22

The regulator has set its sights firmly on bringing inflation in the eurozone under control above all else

Is the ECB about to opt for a 0.75% hike in rates?

The European Central Bank started its interest rate raising cycle in July with a 0.5% increase. Speculation is now centring on a hike of 0.75% at their upcoming meeting later this week. Could that signify more steep increases to come and what might it mean for your borrowings?

Business • 04 Sep 22

Employees and businesses face rising energy bills

Will employees return to the office as home bills soar?

As energy bills go up and temperatures go down, will employees choose to return to the workplace and stop working remotely?

Business • 02 Sep 22

Eurozone inflation hit a record high of 9.1% in August

'Dramatic and difficult' winter with high energy prices

Large energy bills are unavoidable for households this winter and Government will have to address this with financial supports and advice, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said.

Politics • 31 Aug 22

Higher hotel and car hire costs, as well as capacity issues, has caused issues for some visitors

Price rises could hurt Ireland's image - tourism report

Tourism Ireland was warned price increases of up to 30% for accommodation had the potential to damage "the island of Ireland's image".

Business • 31 Aug 22

The charity took almost 450 calls on a single day, from parents struggling as schools return

30 calls an hour from worried parents - SVP

Many parents and guardians feel that they are failing their children, as the return of schools pushes them to reach out to the Saint Vincent de Paul for help in increasing numbers.

Cost of Living • 31 Aug 22

The Working Family Payment is an 'in-work support' for low-earning workers with children

Call for Working Family Payment to rise with pay deal

CEO of Social Justice Ireland Dr Sean Healy has said that the threshold to qualify for the Working Family Payment must be increased in tandem with the public sector pay deal.

Ireland • 30 Aug 22

Switzerland exports electricity during the summer due to its ample hydropower resources, but becomes an importer in winter

Swiss plan to work at night to handle energy shortage

Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering firms have suggested shifting work to nights and weekends to avoid energy shortages at peak times.

World • 30 Aug 22

INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha with Fórsa general secretary Kevin Callinan (2ndR) and INTO General Secretary John Boyle (L) with John King arriving at the talks yesterday (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Taoiseach says 6.5% public sector pay offer is fair

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said a pay deal offered to public sector workers is a fair one and that he hopes it will be accepted by union members.

Ireland • 30 Aug 22

Fórsa general secretary Kevin Callinan, left, John King and Irish National Teachers' organisation General Secretary John Boyle (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Public sector pay talks resume at WRC

Public sector pay talks have resumed at the Workplace Relations Commission.

Ireland • 29 Aug 22

The Government is exploring a windfall tax on power company profits in the upcoming budget

Gas and electricity bills likely to rise further

Households and businesses are being warned that they are likely to see their electricity and gas bills rise further, as the soaring wholesale cost of gas hit an all-time European high yesterday.

Ireland • 27 Aug 22

Without access to cash, consumers inevitably end up paying more for the products and services they need

Beyond inflation: The day-to-day cost of having less

The less well-off have borne the brunt of rising prices, but the financial disadvantages facing those who have less are already baked in to our day-to-day lives, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 27 Aug 22

The energy discount comes as SSE Airtricity announces a sharp hike in costs for households

£400 energy support for Northern Ireland households

Households in Northern Ireland are to get a £400 (€473) discount on their energy bills, Stormont Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said. The news comes as SSE Airtricity reveals price hikes for customers in Northern Ireland as well as the Republic.

Regional • 26 Aug 22

Arran Murphy teaching families how to get the most out of their uniforms

Workshop helps families with school uniform costs

Many families will be feeling the pinch after shelling out on back-to-school costs on top of all the other current cost of living pressures.

Dublin • 26 Aug 22