IMF slashes global growth forecast, says tariffs likely to bring shocks this year

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media onboard Air Force One. Photo: REUTERS/Nathan…

How single people are locked out of buying first home in Ireland’s biggest cities – and surrounding commuter counties

‘Irish Independent’ survey shows how a single person earning €62,000 a year is locked out of…

One in four renters say they will never be able to buy a home

Some renters do prefer the flexibility. Photo: Stock image Huge numbers of people who are renting…

Any Other Business: Analysis of Rory McIlroy’s online followers shows exactly where golfer’s commercial appeal lies

Trevor Twamley, CEO of the sports marketing platform Sport Endorse, has done an analysis of Rory’s…

BWG dragged into court row over Insomnia cafe in Stepaside Fresh store

The landlords have claimed that Fresh, Insomnia and BWG Foods – as guarantor under the lease…

The Irish Independent’s View: Housing crisis has to be a top priority as teachers gather for annual conferences

Take the report for the first quarter of the year from MyHome, the property website. To…

How Shrewsbury Road has kept Dublin’s planning authorities busy for decades

An application to knock together numbers 5 and 7 is just the latest ambitious scheme to…

How Rory McIlroy’s Grand Slam could make him $100m a year richer

Following his Masters triumph, McIlroy’s net worth has spiked significantly – so what are his next…

Delayed data request made by Ryan Tubridy and agent Noel Kelly costing RTÉ €100,000

Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy RTÉ said it is processing a data access request from Ryan…

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon targets ‘priority’ markets to protect Irish food exports

The focus – mainly on Asian targets – is part of an urgent trade diversification plan…

‘Sylvanian Families’ animal toys company sues Kildare TikTok star over video stories featuring their dolls

A Sylvanian family gets ready for a day out. Photo: World of Wonder Toys The creator…

Gina London: Things don’t always go as planned, but a good leader proves themselves by staying steady

Easter is a time of reflection, renewal and resilience. source

ILCU boss says credit unions’ €1bn a year in mortgage lending will support people – not bank shareholders

CEO says credit unions will take 10pc of Irish mortgages, and will lend to small builders…

Ken Fisher: The Trump tariff turmoil is a sorry tale of misperceptions, markets and moronic maths

‘You usually make more money sitting on your hands than dancing on your feet’ Donald Trump…

Stick or twist: The hidden costs of switching a mortgage

Between legal expenses and breakage fees, mortgage cash-back offers can suddenly look far less attractive It’s…

Bike theft is big business – here’s how to ensure you’re not left out of pocket

Up to 20,000 bikes are stolen each year – some are crimes of opportunity, some professional…

Primeline logistics continues UK expansion after completing ‘seven-figure’ purchase of Avon Freight

Tim Cummins, CEO of the logistics company, sees big growth potential in Britain after snapping up…

Swan Fruits wind-up ‘delayed by Irish Life’s failure to transfer pensions’, says liquidator

Following his appointment to the firm in 2014, liquidator PJ Lynch carried out an in-depth investigation…

Competition watchdog launches full probe of Dublin Airport hotels merger

Stock market-listed Dalata already operates the Madron Hotel Dublin Airport on the airport campus. It also…

Adrian Weckler: Is EU scared to risk poking the US president? Lack of pushback to AI intrusion makes me wonder

Remember when Europe was considered a policeman for privacy on AI? source

Don Wycherley: ‘What was my worst job? Working on a site in London in 1984 for a vicious foreman who called me Pat’

Actor Don Wycherley on the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune Don Wycherley as Paddy Armstrong…

Accelerate you sustainability journey with Enterprise Ireland’s 2025 webinar series

As global trade and economies continue to experience change and uncertainty, it has never been more…