Dear Vicki: ‘Why do so few people say ‘thank you’ when you’ve gone above and beyond to get a job done?’

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Aberdeen launch manager hunt after Thelin sacked

Jimmy Thelin: won Scottish Cup last summer Aberdeen have started the search for a new manager…

The week ahead in business: Bord Bia releases annual report and latest inflation figures headline the first week of 2026

Bulgaria starts its first full week using the euro, meaning those heading to cities such as…

Balayage, Ombre, or Sombre: Which Hair Coloring Style Suits You Best?

When it comes to transforming your hair color, choosing the right technique can make all the…

Revealed: Ireland’s busiest time of day for usage of data on mobile phones

Evenings produced peak data activity among Irish people, with 10pm proving the busiest time for online…

Richard Curran: Tariff rollbacks and a potentially shaky Harris hand on the tiller – things to watch out for on 2026’s economic horizon

Will Simon Harris listen to IFAC warnings or will he want to stage a political recovery…

Companies to raise prices as confidence weakens

Hospitality firms are most likely to cut back on investment More businesses expect to raise prices…

Almost half of Irish businesses now have solar panels

A survey of just 100 businesses around Ireland conducted on behalf of energy firm Pinergy by…

China delivers true meaning of growth

Promises to build homes and infrastructure in the UK are dwarfed by China’s rapid rate of…

Next, Tesco and Greggs update on Christmas trade

Next has a knack for beating expectations Retail stalwarts Next, Tesco and Greggs will provide the…

‘For beef, the door has now been opened’ – Irish meat hits the shelves in South Korea as Asian market push continues

It comes as the opening of an agreement to allow beef exports from Ireland to the…

European shares open the year by hitting record highs

Stock markets made strong gains in 2025 Vidya Ranganathan and Rae Wee Reuters Yesterday at 06:30…

Mortgage market set for increased competition this year, but rates unlikely to drop significantly

Lenders are expected to make selective adjustments to mortgage rates rather than engaging in major price…

Salesforce consulting partners list for UK [2026 Rankings]

TL;DR: A curated ranking of Salesforce consulting partners relevant to UK projects heading into 2026. Evaluation…

Gina London: I’ve got a little list – and I’m looking back so I can move forward

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Ireland’s economic headwinds – slowing global growth, a sluggish labour market and persistently high costs

Kate English, chief economist at Deloitte Ireland Concerns about a slowing job market, ongoing inflation, housing…

From investing child benefit to avoiding wealth killers, nine money experts share their 2026 financial resolutions

With the new year comes a new opportunity to take stock of your finances Often, the…

Your money questions: We want to upgrade to a ‘full cover’ health plan. What are our options?

Plus, should I take out a loan to buy extra years on my UK pension? As…

Seven easy steps to get your household finances into excellent shape for 2026

From saving to pensions and managing debt, there are lots of easy wins that will put…

How the fragility of Ireland’s postal infrastructure was exposed last year

Courier failures, new tariffs and a stretched system revealed just how vulnerable to shocks our infrastructure…

US sanctions Chinese shipping firms over Venezuela ties

US president Donald Trump. Photo: PA The Trump administration stepped up a pressure campaign against Venezuela’s…

Plans filed for multi-million euro ‘Cargo Village’ at Dublin Airport

First phase of new project will include facilities for An Post and Revenue Dublin Airport handled…