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News Restaurants Association of Ireland repeats call for return of 9% VAT rate The Restaurants Association of Ireland, supported by economic research from economist Tony Foley, today launched…splashAugust 20, 2025
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News June figures show how volatile goods exports can be – Davy Goods exports fell in June, but this does not imply any slowdown in real economic…splashAugust 19, 2025
News Google agrees $55m fine for anti-competitive deals with Australia telcos Google agreed today to pay a $55m fine in Australia after the consumer watchdog found…splashAugust 19, 2025
News Laya to increase health insurance prices from October Laya Healthcare is to increase the prices of its health insurance polices by an average…splashAugust 19, 2025
News €46,000 rent increase for Irish ambassador’s UK residence The Department of Foreign Affairs has been hit with a hike of more than €46,000…splashAugust 18, 2025
News Green Fables: The ways firms have misled on their sustainability Shein has been hit with its second fine from European regulators in as many months…splashAugust 18, 2025
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News Trump weighs taking stake in Intel, Bloomberg News reports The Trump administration is in talks with Intel to have the US government potentially take…splashAugust 15, 2025
News Fossil fuels behind 81% of Irish energy use last year Fossil fuels were Ireland’s primary energy source last year, accounting for 81% of primary energy…splashAugust 15, 2025
News Car loan values surge 25% to highest level on record in Q1 – BPFI New figures out today show that car loan volumes and values reached their highest levels…splashAugust 15, 2025
News UK economy grows by stronger-than-expected 0.3% in Q2 Britain’s economy grew by a faster-than-expected 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025 after growth…splashAugust 14, 2025
News Mortgage interest rates fall slightly in June The average interest rate on new mortgages in Ireland fell slightly in June, according to…splashAugust 14, 2025
News Government expected to hold Budget 2026 on 7 October Budget Day will take place on Tuesday, 7 October, according to Government sources. Budget 2026…splashAugust 14, 2025
News 64% of SMEs unaffected by crime in past 12 months 64% of Irish SMEs were unaffected by crime in the past 12 months, according to…splashAugust 13, 2025
News US consumer prices increase moderately in July, as data quality concerns rising US consumer prices increased moderately in July, though rising costs for goods because of import…splashAugust 13, 2025
News How do older employees view age discrimination in the workplace? What does ageism in the workplace look like? It can be hiring bias, stereotyping, early…splashAugust 13, 2025
News Australian central bank cuts key rate, warns of uncertainty Australia’s central bank cut its key interest rate to its lowest in two years today,…splashAugust 12, 2025
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News Norway wealth fund posts half year $68 billion profit Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, posted a 698 billion Norwegian crowns…splashAugust 12, 2025
News Slight rise in home retrofits in first 3 months of year Almost 12,000 home energy upgrades were carried out in the first three months of the…splashAugust 11, 2025
News Over €66m unclaimed from Deposit Return Scheme Irish consumers last year turned their back on €66.7m when they failed to cash in…splashAugust 11, 2025
News Tariffs: Some clarity, but still a lot of uncertainty After months of negotiations, on again-off again tariffs, delayed implementation dates and threatened higher levies,…splashAugust 11, 2025
News Unemployment rate rises to 4.9% in July The unemployment rate increased slightly in July when compared to the previous month, new figures…splashAugust 8, 2025
News Food prices up almost 5% in 12 months to July Food prices increased by 4.7% in July when compared to the same month last year,…splashAugust 8, 2025
News Trump’s higher tariffs hit major US trading partners, sparking defiance and concern US trade partners such as Switzerland, Brazil and India were still scrambling to get a…splashAugust 8, 2025
News Bank of England set to cut interest rates again The Bank of England looks poised to cut interest rates for the fifth time in…splashAugust 7, 2025