Putin declares Sochi Winter Games officially open Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the Sochi Winter Games officially open. News • 07 Feb 14
Putin declares Sochi Winter Games officially open Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the Sochi Winter Games officially open. News • 07 Feb 14
US concerned over Winter Olympics security US politicians have raised concerns about the threat of attacks at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, with one faulting Russia for not sharing intelligence. News • 20 Jan 14
US concerned over Winter Olympics security US politicians have raised concerns about the threat of attacks at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, with one faulting Russia for not sharing intelligence. News • 20 Jan 14
Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo has been awarded the 2020 Olympics Games by beating Istanbul in a head-to-head vote after Madrid had been eliminated in the first round of voting. News • 08 Sep 13
Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo has been awarded the 2020 Olympics Games by beating Istanbul in a head-to-head vote after Madrid had been eliminated in the first round of voting. News • 08 Sep 13
G4S profit up 6% despite Olympic woes Security group G4S today posted a 6% rise in annual profit, as emerging markets growth helped soften the blow of an Olympics staffing blunder that rocked the British firm in 2012. Business • 13 Mar 13
G4S profit up 6% despite Olympic woes Security group G4S today posted a 6% rise in annual profit, as emerging markets growth helped soften the blow of an Olympics staffing blunder that rocked the British firm in 2012. Business • 13 Mar 13
Household spending rise boosts UK GDP The strongest rise in household spending in over two years helped drive the UK's bounce back to economic growth between July and September. Business • 27 Nov 12
Household spending rise boosts UK GDP The strongest rise in household spending in over two years helped drive the UK's bounce back to economic growth between July and September. Business • 27 Nov 12
Olympics, US election income disappoints WPP WPP has lowered its full-year outlook after not doing as well as expected from the Olympics, the US presidential campaign and the European soccer championships. Business • 25 Oct 12
Olympics, US election income disappoints WPP WPP has lowered its full-year outlook after not doing as well as expected from the Olympics, the US presidential campaign and the European soccer championships. Business • 25 Oct 12
Ladbrokes loses out in Olympic competition Blanket Olympic television coverage and cancelled horse races in a soggy summer reduced the sums gambled in British betting shops, bookmaker Ladbrokes said. Business • 18 Oct 12
Ladbrokes loses out in Olympic competition Blanket Olympic television coverage and cancelled horse races in a soggy summer reduced the sums gambled in British betting shops, bookmaker Ladbrokes said. Business • 18 Oct 12
Stats show no Olympic boom for British tourism New statistics show that the Olympics failed to bring a surge in visitors to Britain, but those who did come spent more. Business • 11 Oct 12
Stats show no Olympic boom for British tourism New statistics show that the Olympics failed to bring a surge in visitors to Britain, but those who did come spent more. Business • 11 Oct 12
Hornby hit by poor Olympics sales British toy firm Hornby warned over profits today after the Olympics proved a flop for sales of its London 2012 branded goods. Business • 25 Sep 12
Hornby hit by poor Olympics sales British toy firm Hornby warned over profits today after the Olympics proved a flop for sales of its London 2012 branded goods. Business • 25 Sep 12
President hosts reception for Olympic team President Michael D Higgins has hosted a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin this afternoon to honour the Irish Olympic Team. News • 21 Sep 12
President hosts reception for Olympic team President Michael D Higgins has hosted a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin this afternoon to honour the Irish Olympic Team. News • 21 Sep 12
Big fall in non-store UK retail sales UK online sales put in their worst monthly performance in nearly five years last month as consumers watched the Olympics on television rather than shop on the internet. Business • 20 Sep 12
Big fall in non-store UK retail sales UK online sales put in their worst monthly performance in nearly five years last month as consumers watched the Olympics on television rather than shop on the internet. Business • 20 Sep 12
'Olympics effect' boosts UK job market The Olympic Games delivered a boost to Britain's jobs market after official figures today showed another drop in unemployment as the part-time workforce soared. Business • 12 Sep 12
'Olympics effect' boosts UK job market The Olympic Games delivered a boost to Britain's jobs market after official figures today showed another drop in unemployment as the part-time workforce soared. Business • 12 Sep 12
G4S says Olympic fiasco will cost £50m Security firm G4S has said the Olympic fiasco would cost it £50m and it was fighting to rebuild its reputation. Business • 28 Aug 12
G4S says Olympic fiasco will cost £50m Security firm G4S has said the Olympic fiasco would cost it £50m and it was fighting to rebuild its reputation. Business • 28 Aug 12
Companies score gold at 2012 Olympics Athletes captured the spotlight at the 2012 Summer Games but a social marketing web app helped companies score gold with consumers. Business • 15 Aug 12
Companies score gold at 2012 Olympics Athletes captured the spotlight at the 2012 Summer Games but a social marketing web app helped companies score gold with consumers. Business • 15 Aug 12
UK jobless total at lowest level for a year UK unemployment has fallen to its lowest level for a year after a big jump in the number of people in work, new figures showed today. Business • 15 Aug 12
UK jobless total at lowest level for a year UK unemployment has fallen to its lowest level for a year after a big jump in the number of people in work, new figures showed today. Business • 15 Aug 12
Ireland's Olympians attend reception in Farmleigh A Government reception for members of Ireland's Olympic Team has taken place at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. News • 16 Aug 12
Ireland's Olympians attend reception in Farmleigh A Government reception for members of Ireland's Olympic Team has taken place at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. News • 16 Aug 12
Belfast welcomes home Olympic boxers Hundreds of people turned out at City Hall in Belfast this afternoon to welcome home Olympic medal-winning boxers Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan. News • 15 Aug 12
Belfast welcomes home Olympic boxers Hundreds of people turned out at City Hall in Belfast this afternoon to welcome home Olympic medal-winning boxers Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan. News • 15 Aug 12
Trade body says UK tourism slumped during Olympics A leading trade association for British tour operators says tourism slumped during the Olympic Games. Business • 13 Aug 12
Trade body says UK tourism slumped during Olympics A leading trade association for British tour operators says tourism slumped during the Olympic Games. Business • 13 Aug 12
BoE boss tells bankers to learn from athletes Britain's scandal-tainted bankers could learn a thing or two from the country's athletes after these Olympics, the country's central banker says. Business • 13 Aug 12
BoE boss tells bankers to learn from athletes Britain's scandal-tainted bankers could learn a thing or two from the country's athletes after these Olympics, the country's central banker says. Business • 13 Aug 12
Celebrations as Irish Olympic team arrives home Team Ireland has returned home from London 2012 after its most successful Olympic games since 1956. News • 14 Aug 12
Celebrations as Irish Olympic team arrives home Team Ireland has returned home from London 2012 after its most successful Olympic games since 1956. News • 14 Aug 12
Details of Team Ireland homecoming announced Details of a special event at Mansion House to celebrate the homecoming of Team Ireland from the Olympics have been announced by the Olympic Council of Ireland. News • 13 Aug 12
Details of Team Ireland homecoming announced Details of a special event at Mansion House to celebrate the homecoming of Team Ireland from the Olympics have been announced by the Olympic Council of Ireland. News • 13 Aug 12
John Joe Nevin claims Olympic silver John Joe Nevin has lost to Britain’s Luke Campbell by 14 points to 11 in the Olympic Bantamweight final. News • 12 Aug 12
John Joe Nevin claims Olympic silver John Joe Nevin has lost to Britain’s Luke Campbell by 14 points to 11 in the Olympic Bantamweight final. News • 12 Aug 12
John Joe Nevin secures Olympic final spot Cuba’s Robeisy Ramirez Carrazana has beaten Michael Conlan 20-10 in their Olympic flyweight semi-final. News • 14 Aug 12
John Joe Nevin secures Olympic final spot Cuba’s Robeisy Ramirez Carrazana has beaten Michael Conlan 20-10 in their Olympic flyweight semi-final. News • 14 Aug 12
Katie Taylor wins Olympic gold for Ireland Katie Taylor has beaten Russia's Sofya Ochigava 10-8 and won Olympic gold for Ireland. News • 09 Aug 12
Katie Taylor wins Olympic gold for Ireland Katie Taylor has beaten Russia's Sofya Ochigava 10-8 and won Olympic gold for Ireland. News • 09 Aug 12
Olympic successes for O'Connor, Taylor and Barnes Cian O'Connor has won bronze with his horse Blue Loyd 12 at the London Games individual showjumping final. News • 15 Aug 12
Olympic successes for O'Connor, Taylor and Barnes Cian O'Connor has won bronze with his horse Blue Loyd 12 at the London Games individual showjumping final. News • 15 Aug 12
