US economy added 209,000 jobs in July The US economy generated 209,000 new jobs in July, down from June but maintaining a solid 200,000-plus monthly streak since February, the country’s Commerce Department … Business • 01 Aug 14
Construction recovery continues in May The recovery in the country's construction sector continued in May, although the pace of growth slowed from the previous month's highs. Business • 09 Jun 14
Unemployment survey for Q1 disappoints The unemployment rate fell less than expected in the first quarter of the year, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office, dropping only slightly … Business • 26 May 14
Services sector hits seven year high The services sector grew at the fastest rate in seven years in April and employers added jobs at a rate not seen in even longer, … Business • 06 May 14
EY to create almost 500 jobs in Belfast Almost 500 jobs are to be created in Belfast by accountancy and consultancy firm EY, formerly Ernst and Young. News • 28 Apr 14
Economy to get boost from employment & investment The Central Bank expects the economy to grow by 2% in GDP terms this year, driven by employment growth and investment by companies. Business • 04 Apr 14
Manufacturing expands at fastest rate in 3 years Activity in the manufacturing sector grew at the fastest rate in nearly three years in March as the economy gains steam after completing an international … Business • 01 Apr 14
Osborne sets new target for British employment British finance minister George Osborne has sounded a brighter note on the economy as the country gears up for an election in just over a … Business • 31 Mar 14
Unemployment rate falls to 12.1% in fourth quarter New CSO figures show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 12.1% in the fourth quarter of 2013 from 12.7% in the third quarter. Business • 03 Mar 14
Euro zone factories enjoy solid start to 2014 Euro zone factories enjoyed their strongest month since the middle of 2011 in January as new orders flooded in. Business • 03 Feb 14
Manufacturing sector's 8th month of growth Activity in the country's manufacturing sector grew for the eighth month in a row in January, but at a slightly slower pace than in December. Business • 03 Feb 14
Central Bank says reducing debt key to progress The Central Bank is forecasting an improvement in the Irish economy this year, with increases in consumer spending and investment by businesses. Business • 29 Jan 14
Euro area unemployment at 12.1% in October The unemployment rate across the euro area was 12.1% in October, according to eurostat, 0.4% higher than in the same month of 2012. Business • 29 Nov 13
Taoiseach targets 10% unemployment by 2016 The Taoiseach has said he hopes Ireland's unemployment rate will fall below 10% by the time the general election takes place in 2016. Business • 26 Nov 13
Nestlé announces youth work experience initiative Nestlé has said it is to create 95 jobs and paid work experience positions at its Dublin and Limerick plants. News • 15 Nov 13
Number of people in work in UK hits record high The number of people in work in Britian has reached a record high of almost 30 million after a new fall in unemployment. Business • 16 Oct 13
Services sector expands for 14th month in a row The country's services sector expanded for the 14th month in a row in September, a new survey shows today. Business • 03 Oct 13
Mandate urges Government over low-paid workers The Mandate union has urged the Government to address the rising number of workers trapped in "precarious work" with no certainty about working hours or … News • 17 Sep 13
Euro zone employment fell at slower rate in Q2 The number of people in work in the euro zone fell in the second quarter of this year but at a slower rate, adding to … Business • 13 Sep 13
Manufacturing expansion speeds up in August Activity in Irish manufacturing firms improved again in August to mark the third successive month of expansion in a row. Business • 02 Sep 13
1.8% increase in employment in year to June - CSO The number of people in work went up by 9,600 between March and June, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 29 Aug 13
Manufacturing industry back to growth in June Manufacturing activity grew slightly for the first time in four months in June, a new survey shows today. Business • 01 Jul 13
Unemployment rate falls to 13.7% - CSO Employment increased by 20,500 in the year to the first quarter of 2013, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 30 May 13
Court finds employment agreements unconstitutional The Supreme Court has declared Registered Employment Agreements, which set pay rates for certain sectors, unconstitutional. News • 09 May 13
IBEC cautions Government against tax increases Employers' group IBEC has cautioned the Government against planned tax increases. News • 07 May 13
