Revenues at Smyths Toys UK arm pass the €1bn mark

New accounts filed by the Galway headquartered Smyths Toys UK Ltd shows that pre-tax profits increased…

Standard Life launches retirement advice service

Phoenix customers will have access to a new advice service Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group,…

Dear Vicki: As the owner of a small firm with no HR staff, how do I deal with alleged bullying?

It is important to support colleagues and address any allegations thoroughly It is important that any…

Robison announces earlier Scottish Budget date

Shona Robison: need for meaningful scrutiny Finance Secretary Shona Robison has confirmed the Scottish Budget will…

Any Other Business: We still don’t have a science museum – but we do have a bill

Ali Hewson was one of the museum’s initial sponsors. Photo: Getty How did we get from…

Conor McGregor’s brewery was locked up by landlord for months over rent debt claims

Forged Irish Stout facility also being chased by suppliers for alleged debts of more than €240,000…

Ratcliffe orders hiring freeze to cut Ineos debt

Sir Jim Ratcliffe: no dividends Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has frozen recruitment in his petrochemicals…

ECB boss Christine Lagarde says French presidency is ‘terrible job’

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde. Photo: Bloomberg Christine Lagarde played down suggestions that she may…

Retro Jerseys Are Still a Thing Nowadays

People have had enough with modern styles and tastes. So there are a lot of styles…

Stride would axe business rates for shops and bars

Mel Stride’s plan could be a big win for the hospitality sector (pic: Terry Murden) Business…

Third energy company to freeze its prices as a string of suppliers introduce hikes

Over one million households to be hit with price rises, with Government refusing to bring in…

CRO to strike off two Co Longford firms just months after formation

Fresh Made Homes and Whitestone Investment Capital had been established at virtual address The Irish Independent…

Donal O’Donovan: Everyone is shouting ‘stop’, but ministers hooked on spending are not listening

One of the great digital tools rolled out by the Government over the last decade or…

Gerrard tipped for Rangers return after Martin sacking

Axed: Russell Martin Russell Martin has become the shortest-serving manager in Rangers’ history following his sacking…

Unite to update on slower growth worries + Hays

Unite will update on student demand Student accommodation provider Unite Group issues a trading update this…

A nation in need of more leaders

Investors are being courted at a big summit in Scotland, but the country also needs more…

Gina London: Physical exercise can actively sharpen your decision-making leadership skills

There are strong links between fitness and decision-making Working out has proven to boost your mood…

Big engineering companies waiting for reassurance from Budget 2026 on infrastructure boom

Firms will not commit resources until they know what projects are going ahead Construction of the…

Flattery and payouts: How US tech firms are ensuring business runs smoothly in the age of Trump

American bosses are finding out the hard way, criticise the US president and your whole operation…

‘If we’re not careful, we’ll lose the really cool Irish pubs and restaurants’: TV chef Mark Moriarty says a Vat cut is not the issue

The 33-year-old former World Young Chef of the Year wants to be Ireland’s answer to Jamie…

Premier League title race helped Sky Ireland to revenues of €578m last year

New accounts filed with Companies House in the UK for Sky Subscribers Services Ltd reveal the…

Exchequer expects to collect extra €2bn in corporation tax next year

Paschal Donohoe in strong position before budget, but won’t cut income tax Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe…