Sterling has worst week in year amid political worries Britain's pound fell to a four-week low today, amid growing uncertainty over Prime Minister Theresa May's control of the leadership and strong US labour market data that boosted the dollar. Business • 06 Oct 17
Sterling has worst week in year amid political worries Britain's pound fell to a four-week low today, amid growing uncertainty over Prime Minister Theresa May's control of the leadership and strong US labour market data that boosted the dollar. Business • 06 Oct 17
Dollar consolidates gains after recent rises The dollar consolidated gains after hitting a one-month high earlier today against a basket of currencies. Business • 28 Sep 17
Dollar consolidates gains after recent rises The dollar consolidated gains after hitting a one-month high earlier today against a basket of currencies. Business • 28 Sep 17
Irish travel agents boost spend in UK - FEXCO Irish travel agents spent 68% more on UK travel and accommodation for the year to August than they did over the same period in 2016, according to new figures from FEXCO Corporate Payments. Business • 27 Sep 17
Irish travel agents boost spend in UK - FEXCO Irish travel agents spent 68% more on UK travel and accommodation for the year to August than they did over the same period in 2016, according to new figures from FEXCO Corporate Payments. Business • 27 Sep 17
Euro slips under $1.18 to one-month low The euro slipped below $1.18 for the first time in over a month today after its worst day so far this year yesterday. Business • 26 Sep 17
Euro slips under $1.18 to one-month low The euro slipped below $1.18 for the first time in over a month today after its worst day so far this year yesterday. Business • 26 Sep 17
Euro slips after German election result The euro slipped after Germany's election showed surging support for a far-right party that left Angela Merkel scrambling to form a governing coalition. Business • 26 Sep 17
Euro slips after German election result The euro slipped after Germany's election showed surging support for a far-right party that left Angela Merkel scrambling to form a governing coalition. Business • 26 Sep 17
Sterling jumps after UK retail sales' surge Sterling jumped against the dollar today after data showed UK retail sales unexpectedly surged in August, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to lift rates. Business • 20 Sep 17
Sterling jumps after UK retail sales' surge Sterling jumped against the dollar today after data showed UK retail sales unexpectedly surged in August, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to lift rates. Business • 20 Sep 17
Sterling pressured after Carney's comments on rates Sterling slipped against the dollar today with the currency remaining under pressure after a nearly 1% slide on comments from Bank of England governor Mark Carney. Business • 19 Sep 17
Sterling pressured after Carney's comments on rates Sterling slipped against the dollar today with the currency remaining under pressure after a nearly 1% slide on comments from Bank of England governor Mark Carney. Business • 19 Sep 17
Carney IMF speech halts sterling's advance Sterling slid nearly 1%, retreating from its highest level since the Brexit vote, after Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said any coming interest rate rises would be limited and gradual. Business • 18 Sep 17
Carney IMF speech halts sterling's advance Sterling slid nearly 1%, retreating from its highest level since the Brexit vote, after Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said any coming interest rate rises would be limited and gradual. Business • 18 Sep 17
Sterling soars to highest since Brexit on rate-hike bet Sterling hit its highest level since the result of the Brexit vote today as investors doubled down on bets the Bank of England would raise interest rates soon. Business • 19 Sep 17
Sterling soars to highest since Brexit on rate-hike bet Sterling hit its highest level since the result of the Brexit vote today as investors doubled down on bets the Bank of England would raise interest rates soon. Business • 19 Sep 17
Sterling jumps as BoE warns of likely rate rise Sterling jumped against the dollar after the Bank of England warned interest rates were likely to rise for the first time in over a decade in the "coming months". Business • 14 Sep 17
Sterling jumps as BoE warns of likely rate rise Sterling jumped against the dollar after the Bank of England warned interest rates were likely to rise for the first time in over a decade in the "coming months". Business • 14 Sep 17
UK inflation jump pushes sterling higher The value of sterling jumped against both the dollar and euro today after UK inflation rose to its highest in five years. Business • 13 Sep 17
UK inflation jump pushes sterling higher The value of sterling jumped against both the dollar and euro today after UK inflation rose to its highest in five years. Business • 13 Sep 17
BoE fear factor and data bounce help sterling Stronger than expected manufacturing data helped sterling rise towards $1.32 and hold its ground against a broadly stronger euro today. Business • 08 Sep 17
BoE fear factor and data bounce help sterling Stronger than expected manufacturing data helped sterling rise towards $1.32 and hold its ground against a broadly stronger euro today. Business • 08 Sep 17
Sterling steadies after biggest jump in two months Sterling hit its highest in a month against the dollar today, a day after its biggest rise in nearly two months. Business • 06 Sep 17
Sterling steadies after biggest jump in two months Sterling hit its highest in a month against the dollar today, a day after its biggest rise in nearly two months. Business • 06 Sep 17
Dalata Hotel's half yearly profits soar by 80% Dalata Hotel Group has reported an 80% jump in its profits for the six months to the end of June, while revenues rose by 24.4%. Business • 05 Sep 17
Dalata Hotel's half yearly profits soar by 80% Dalata Hotel Group has reported an 80% jump in its profits for the six months to the end of June, while revenues rose by 24.4%. Business • 05 Sep 17
Sterling slips against euro as political risks weigh Sterling lost more than half a percent against the euro today, with the single currency up broadly as worries over North Korea drove a flight from riskier assets. Business • 04 Sep 17
Sterling slips against euro as political risks weigh Sterling lost more than half a percent against the euro today, with the single currency up broadly as worries over North Korea drove a flight from riskier assets. Business • 04 Sep 17
Data props up sterling after worst month since October Sterling steadied above $1.29 today, gaining back some initial losses in London trade after the PMI index of sentiment among manufacturers came in well above forecasts. Business • 01 Sep 17
Data props up sterling after worst month since October Sterling steadied above $1.29 today, gaining back some initial losses in London trade after the PMI index of sentiment among manufacturers came in well above forecasts. Business • 01 Sep 17
Warning that sterling could weaken further Conall Mac Coille, chief economist with Davy, said that if there was any doubt about UK market access as Brexit negotiations ensue, sterling will weaken further. Business • 01 Sep 17
Warning that sterling could weaken further Conall Mac Coille, chief economist with Davy, said that if there was any doubt about UK market access as Brexit negotiations ensue, sterling will weaken further. Business • 01 Sep 17
Currency fluctuations will influence Budget 2018 Recent fluctuations in the value of the Euro against Sterling will be "a very important consideration" in influencing how the Government will frame Budget 2018, the Minister for Finance has said. Budget 2018 • 01 Sep 17
Currency fluctuations will influence Budget 2018 Recent fluctuations in the value of the Euro against Sterling will be "a very important consideration" in influencing how the Government will frame Budget 2018, the Minister for Finance has said. Budget 2018 • 01 Sep 17
Sterling slips on Brexit negotiation uncertainty Sterling edged down today as concerns over the direction of Brexit negotiations weighed on the UK currency. Business • 31 Aug 17
Sterling slips on Brexit negotiation uncertainty Sterling edged down today as concerns over the direction of Brexit negotiations weighed on the UK currency. Business • 31 Aug 17
Sterling recovers slightly against euro after losses Sterling has made up some ground today after hitting an eight-and-a-half-year low against the euro yesterday. Business • 31 Aug 17
Sterling recovers slightly against euro after losses Sterling has made up some ground today after hitting an eight-and-a-half-year low against the euro yesterday. Business • 31 Aug 17
Euro above 93-pence barrier for first time since 2009 Ongoing uncertainty over Brexit negotiations as well as strong investor confidence pushed the euro through the 93-pence barrier against sterling for the first time in eight and a half years today. Business • 29 Aug 17
Euro above 93-pence barrier for first time since 2009 Ongoing uncertainty over Brexit negotiations as well as strong investor confidence pushed the euro through the 93-pence barrier against sterling for the first time in eight and a half years today. Business • 29 Aug 17
Euro climbs to 2-1/2-year high close to $1.20 The euro has climbed to a 2-1/2-year high close to $1.20 in thin trade today, extending gains made at the end of last week after the head of the European Central Bank held back from talking down the buoyant currency. Business • 28 Aug 17
Euro climbs to 2-1/2-year high close to $1.20 The euro has climbed to a 2-1/2-year high close to $1.20 in thin trade today, extending gains made at the end of last week after the head of the European Central Bank held back from talking down the buoyant currency. Business • 28 Aug 17
Sterling hovers close to eight-year low against euro Sterling has move back towards an eight-year low against the euro, having recovered slightly in trade earlier today. Business • 29 Aug 17
Sterling hovers close to eight-year low against euro Sterling has move back towards an eight-year low against the euro, having recovered slightly in trade earlier today. Business • 29 Aug 17
Euro breaks through the 92p sterling barrier The euro has broken through the 92p sterling barrier - the highest the single currency has been at since a short-lived "flash crash" in October last. Business • 28 Aug 17
Euro breaks through the 92p sterling barrier The euro has broken through the 92p sterling barrier - the highest the single currency has been at since a short-lived "flash crash" in October last. Business • 28 Aug 17
Euro bounces but markets wary before Jackson Hole The euro has rebounded from the day's lows today but has held well below a 2-1/2 year high hit earlier this month. Business • 28 Aug 17
Euro bounces but markets wary before Jackson Hole The euro has rebounded from the day's lows today but has held well below a 2-1/2 year high hit earlier this month. Business • 28 Aug 17
