‘Its business model is profiteering’ – concerns raised over choice of KKR for Thames Water deal

Concerns over the selection by Thames Water of US private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis ­Roberts (KKR)…

Adrian Weckler: The carving-up of the profits of AI will create a greater threat than mere job losses

There are dangers, but the doomerism of it all is overdone (L-R) Tesla Motors CEO and…

‘I’ve learned how to use a drill and hand-sander and saved so much money’ – why more women are picking up power tools

Between being ghosted by tradesmen and charged exorbitant rates, women are taking matters into their own…

Average mortgage for new home hits record high of €328,000

Drawdowns have doubled in size over the last 10 years while switching activity has also increased…

AIB’s former Polish subsidiary valued at €14bn in new deal

Erste and Spain’s Santander Bank announced the talks in separate statements on Monday, confirming an earlier…

Irish start-ups recognised globally for work in sustainability and medtech

EcoVerify, a company that verifies and trains small businesses on sustainability and their carbon footprint, has…

Bank profits ‘could take a hit from potential US pharma tariffs’, analysts say

The research by analysts at Barclays Investment Bank said Ireland’s banks were “more exposed” to a…

US judge blocks Musk’s X from using Ireland as venue in ‘libel tourism’ action

Media watchdog claimed X had placed ads for brands like Apple, Bravo and IBM next to…

Enterprise Ireland targets $500bn post-war reconstruction of Ukraine

Rebuilding the country will be one of the biggest construction projects Europe has ever seen The…

The week ahead in business – bank results, AGMs, unemployment rates and tariff talk

Kerry Group will hold its AGM in Tralee on Thursday. Photo: Domnick Walsh Central Bank governor…

Mixed messages from Donald Trump’s officials over president’s claim of trade talks with China

Cranes and containers at a port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. Photo: Reuters Doina Chiacu and Ted…

Intel shares fall as new CEO’s plans for cost-cutting measures fail to shine through gloomy forecasts

Lip-Bu Tan wants to ’streamline the organisation’ with cuts to the workforce beginning in this quarter…

Richard Curran: Glanbia’s activist shareholder gives much food for thought in Kilkenny

Glanbia shares have fallen 42pc in the past year. Photo: Getty Activist shareholder in Glanbia, Clearway…

From typewriters and telexes to Apple Vision Pro headsets – why an obsession with improvement is vital for business success

THE COMMUNICATOR Regina Mangan of Liberty Blue estate agents pictured in Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Photo: Dylan…

‘Hey Bertie’ – Philip Reynolds’ latest venture is an AI co-pilot that helps founders flourish ‘or fail fast and move on’

Entrepreneur Reynolds and his co-investors are prepared to invest up to €200k in ideas they like,…

‘Between the hen party, dress and gift, I ended up spending €2,000’ – how much does it cost to be a bridesmaid in 2025?

The expenses that people are expected to cover can quickly add up, so it’s good to…

Ikea ramps up expansion plans with application for new base in Waterford

Last week, Ikea submitted a planning application to Waterford City and County Council looking to install…

Losses mount to €552,000 at Business Post publisher as it pivots to B2B model

The most recent accounts for the business, filed this week, show revenue in 2023 was €8.35m,…

The best savings accounts for children – how to get value from communion and confirmation windfalls

It’s hard to ignore that most banks reserve their best deposit rates for junior savings account…

Home economics: My daughter has adopted twins – are they treated the same as my other grandkids in my will?

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‘I got paid in cash, I knew it was ­below minimum wage, but I had no right to speak up’ – former undocumented on work in Dublin

Imelda Morano said she is proud to be able to contribute to Irish society Imelda Morano…

High energy rating adds €105,000 to value of second-hand homes

The typical energy-efficient home is now changing ownership for €445,000. This is a €105,000 premium on…