Smarts PR announces job losses as clients cut back

Smarts worked with Johnnie Walker master blender Emma Walker, and the couture designer, Olivier Rousteing Another…

Fire causes building to collapse and rail disruption

Damage to the building in central Glasgow was extensive A major fire engulfed a building in…

Gina London: Six Nations Rugby chair Ronan Dunne on leadership that actually works

His proudest Six Nations moment was not a trophy lift but a decision… Ronan Dunne is…

Recycling firm LRM raises funds and boosts board

Angus Hamilton, Chris Walker and Alan Frain Recycling company Levenseat Resource Management (LRM) has announced an…

French laundry giant’s €30m Meath investment aims to create more than 200 new jobs

Elis Ireland, which serves large-scale users of linens such as hotels and hospitals, has continued to…

Investors seek more magic from M&G + Persimmon

The new Harry Potter store in Oxford Street Investors will be looking for more magic from…

Adrian Weckler: Getting a dodgy box to watch ‘Game Of Thrones’ isn’t a ‘cost of living’ issue

The proliferation of dodgy boxes in Ireland, and politicians’ acceptance of that, now threaten the future…

German group Axel Springer to buy Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph was expected to be bought by the Daily Mail German media group Axel…

London-listed Howden Joinery expansion plans could pose challenges for homegrown Chadwicks and Woodie’s

Andrew Livingston, CEO of Howden, said sales across its 16 outlets in the Republic were “well…

Dawn Meats teams up with developer Bluemont on plans build 400 new homes at unused Water Rock site in Cork

Dawn Meats, one of the country’s largest meat processors, has partnered with property developer Bluemont on…

Mounting uncertainty over future of Ireland’s €4bn trade links as Middle East war continues to rage

Bombings, drone strikes and threats to freight over land and sea have placed significant doubts over…

War in Iran to spark mortgage hikes and push motor fuel prices over €2 a litre

Qatar has warned price of oil could hit $150 a barrel in coming days Experts say,…

Techscaler grows but taxpayer still key to funding

Kate Forbes led the Techscaler initiative in government (pic: Terry Murden / DB Media Services) Scotland’s…

Ask Adrian: My electric car charger is very erratic, especially if I boil a kettle or take a shower

Our technology editor answers your trickiest tech questions The electricity supply to some older homes is…

BrewDog’s new owner sets out plan for revival

A BrewDog bar in Brisbane, Australia BrewDog’s new owner is looking to reopen some of its…

Our national debt now stands at €232bn. Why aren't we paying it off?

With debt-servicing costs set to rise, perhaps now is the time to take action In a…

Aviva Ireland’s 2025 profits hit by ‘year of record storms’

The insurer said what it called “a year of record storms” had pushed its underwriting margin…

Royal London to share £199m with customers

Barry O’Dwyer: customers share in our success Customers of life and pensions firm Royal London will…

Impact of this year’s floods less severe than Storm Éowyn for FBD

Insurer confirmed that 2025 storm was the largest weather event ever in its history Releasing full-year…

Tennent’s owner C&C acquires Innis & Gunn

Dougal Sharp has sold Innis & Gunn C&C Group, the Irish company behind Tennent’s, has acquired…

Personal spending was up 3pc last year

The overall increase in personal spending is 20pc since 2019, taking account of inflation. However, it…

‘You need to be resilient when you’re working in this business – because the tough days will come’

Leo Casey, head of investment fund BGF Ireland, says his firm is in the right place…