Time to revisit tax simplification plans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves should revisit abandoned proposals to simplify the UK’s complicated tax system, says DONALD…

Ibrox’s new bosses guarded on £20m investment

Cash: Andrew Cavenagh (l) and vice-chairman Paraag Marathe The new owners of Rangers have declined to…

Government Vat receipts from energy bills surge despite temporary rate cut on residential accounts

Homes with gas and electricity paying €265 a year in tax VAT take from residential energy…

BVCA says BBB changes are ‘major win’ for growth

Michael Moore: capital boost Changes in funding provided by the British Business Bank, including support for…

Ibrox bosses guarded on £20m investment spend

Cash: Andrew Cavenagh (l) and vice-chairman Paraag Marathe The new owners of Rangers have declined to…

Michael Houghton: ‘I was in knots over a €9 cupcake purchase. Is it any wonder my wife hates FIRE?’

Significant others don’t always embrace the FIRE lifestyle with burning enthusiasm Managing a budget as a…

Airport plans return to pre-Covid team structure

Stephanie Wear: heads north Edinburgh Airport has appointed Stephanie Wear as chief commercial officer from London…

Sky argues customers don’t have to be told contracts are renewing

Sky Sports camera operator The communications regulator is seeking High Court orders requiring Sky Ireland to…

The Rise of Electric Vehicle Subscriptions in UK Towns

Electric cars aren’t just for city drivers or tech lovers anymore. Across the UK, more people…

US Embassy issues stark DEI warning letters to companies in Ireland

The letters underline the administration’s efforts to extend their reach beyond US borders. Image/Getty The US…

Quarter of businesses that use AI are unclear of regulatory obligations, according to new report

Almost four out of 10 businesses here have not appointed a named individual for an AI…

Dunard Centre receives $1m from Carnegie Corp

Dunard Centre: due to open in 2029 Scotland’s first purpose-built concert hall for more than 100…

Any other business: The Economist stutters its way through Irish history with some linguistic gymnastics

A Trump reader enjoying ‘The Art of the Deal’ During the Great Famine, The Economist magazine…

Law firm CMS promotes four staff to Of Counsel

Amanda Cooke, Eileen MacMahon, Jimmy Dundas and Jamie Marshall CMS has announced that 48 promotions in…

Why MOT Testing Is Vital for Small Business Vehicles

Running a small business means every resource counts, especially your vehicles. Your vehicle is a key…

Adrian Weckler: Can Sky really use its broadband to find out who is actually using a dodgy box?

The UK has used tech tricks to find dodgy boxes – but in Ireland, detection is…

Markets braced for oil price surge as US strikes Iran

President Trump delivers statement on Iran strikes Markets are braced for a fall in equities and…

Dear Vicki: ‘Should I let the marketing team make exaggerated claims about our products?’

They say my competitors are already doing it, so what’s the harm? If you make untrue…

Babcock boosted by increased defence spending

Babcock shares are at a 10-year high Current global tensions and the increased defence budget have…

Worries over impact on oil prices after US bombing of Iran

World braced for economic upheaval, with uncertainty over how markets will react to latest Middle East…

Cut in power bills at heart of 10-year industry plan

The UK government wants to tackle high power bills and poor connectivity A new initiative to…

‘This business was founded on passion and is ending on pragmatism’ – Brewery owner blames licensing laws for closure

Black Donkey Brewing – the Co Roscommon firm behind such beers as Sheep Stealer, Happy Out…