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…

US postpones decision on retaliation against Dublin Airport cap

Move is good news for Taoiseach Micheál Martin ahead of St Patrick’s Day White House visit…

High Court refuses stay on investigation into complaints about Elon Musk’s X

Elon Musk’s response to the outcry over Grok shows how tech bros are reluctant to clean…

The Thrill of Risk: Why We Crave It at the Casino and How to Keep It Under Control

Placed a £50 bet on red last week. Biggest single bet I’d made in months. Heart…

Stocks lower as oil price surges above $92 a barrel

A helicopter being unloaded from a Royal Air Force C-17 in Cyprus (pic: Ministry of Defence)…

I Thought Crypto Meant No ID – Then a Casino Froze My $700 and Proved Me Wrong

Last month, I hit a decent streak on blackjack. Turned $200 into $900. Felt good. Requested…

Martina Devlin: One day, we’ll look back in disbelief at how we pandered to tech giants at the expense of our children

Our Government is too afraid to risk upsetting US tech bros and put jobs on the…