BYD on course to overtake Tesla as top global seller of electric vehicles

The Chinese carmaker is facing into tough year ahead as domestic EV competition grows BYD booth…

China calls EU carbon levy ‘unfair’ and ‘discriminatory’

China’s Ministry of Commerce said it will defend the country’s interests. Photo: Getty The EU’s carbon border…

When hobbies become side hustles: ‘At the start, I didn’t pay myself anything, I just wanted to make it better and better’

Meet the people who found a way to monetise their passion projects Niall White at The…

Ask a money coach: ‘Was I wrong to ask my stay-at-home wife to go back to work?’

The pressure to provide and increase my salary is starting to feel interminable Childcare costs are…

As Bulgaria joins the eurozone, which countries remain outside the single currency and for how long?

No consensus on public support for euro across continent Bulgarian euro coins in Sofia, as the…

Proposed changes to the appeal system could have ‘chilling effect’ on taxpayers

The Irish Tax Institute warned that new legislation would make it harder for taxpayers to challenge…

AI bots are coming for European bank worker jobs, says Morgan Stanley

About 10pc of roles in back and middle office are at risk due to technology Bank…

Former Citywest Hotel owner cleared €17.5m profit from refugee rental in a year

State purchased facility in August for over €148m and said the deal would provide savings of…

Losses increase to almost €400,000 at five-star Ballyfin Demesne

Ballyfin is considered a ‘dream destination’ Ballyfin Demesne has played host to a number of high-profile…

Liquidator is appointed to renewable energy firm Corre

The move marks the latest stage in the fortunes of the company, which was declared bankrupt…

Call for cut in insurance premiums after reduction in levy on policies

The Insurance Compensation Fund levy is to go from 2pc to 1pc from the start of…

No increase on tax bands or credits mean many workers due for 2026 pay rise to feel the squeeze

Instead, money allocated to tax changes was used to fund a Vat rate cut for the…

Man granted rare visa after hacking into Australian state website

Jacob Riggs (36) hacked into the site in less than two hours to demonstrate he had…

1,931 fines in 2025 for drivers who dawdled too long at Dublin Airport’s drop-off zones

‘Tailgating’ through car park exits was also rampant, with 351 penalties issued. 197 vehicles were towed…

‘That money was supposed to be my security’ – fraudsters steal €30,000 from single mum’s divorce settlement

Gardaí advised victim that ‘suspects within the State have been identified’, but just over €4,600 has…

Change of gears for commercial property deals expected in 2026

Agents forecast increased residential investment to boost overall value of deals to more than €3bn KPMG’s…

National defence identified as a threat to business in new year

Infrastructure and energy costs hurting our reputation and further scrutiny predicted as we take up EU…

O’Neill’s profits boosted by jersey sales and Paul Mescal effect

New accounts filed by O’Neill’s Balbriggan Textiles Ltd shows pre-tax profits rose by 2pc to €3.4m…

My deepfake doppelganger even fooled my own mother – that’s how difficult it is to spot AI-generated disinformation

A fake video of Catherine Connolly dropping out of the presidential election is just the tip…

Leading bank partners with modular homes builder to offer green mortgages for quick-build homes

Modular homes are largely built offsite and can be completed within six months Stock photo of…

Profits rise 34.5pc to €5.5m at Savills Commercial

Recently filed accounts for Savills Commercial (Ireland) Ltd show that the business recorded the increase in…

Microsoft boss warns AI could grow out of our control in the near future

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today, CEO of Microsoft AI Mustafa Suleyman said that fear over…