‘Overwhelmingly prohibitive’ insurance model must be reformed, say retailers

The organisation, which represents more than 2,500 members, said that a number of current policies, including…

Wall Street recovers after Donald Trump withdraws tariff threat

More US retailers interested in selling, in order to avoid market chaos Equities have been volatile…

Nearly 1,000 Irish hotels and guesthouses can seek damages from Booking.com in pricing row

Internet travel giant is being sued in Amsterdam Affected hotels may seek to recover commissions paid…

Ask an expert: ‘We applied for the UK state pension top-up but HMRC is adamant we should be on the Class 3 rate and not the cheaper Class 2’

John Ring, operations director with XtraPension, advises a reader who believes their UK state pension contribution…

Stock markets rebound after latest Donald Trump tariff U-turn

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen spoke with US president Donald Trump over the weekend.…

Denis O’Brien facing lawsuit by his cousin over Digicel investment

Don Macallister wants US court to award him $20m Denis O’Brien. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Billionaire businessman…

Eoin McGee answers: ‘I got €30,000 in Help to Buy but now have to move for work. If I sell the house, I’ll have to pay back Revenue. What should I do?’

I can’t commute and hadn’t anticipated the move – so I don’t know what to do…

AIB report warns on economic fallout of Trump’s tariff threats as US president agrees delay after ‘very nice call’ with Von der Leyen

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Erratic swings in US policy ‘create the opening for a global euro’, says ECB’s Christine Lagarde

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde. Photo: Reuters/Liesa Johannssen Alexander Weber and Mark Schroers ©Bloomberg Today…

Average weekly earnings break through €1,000 mark for the first time

Weekly earnings were up 5.6pc from the first quarter of 2024, which would have represented a…

The week ahead in business: Tariffs, tech and takeovers

The slew of corporate results of recent weeks tapers off this week. Newry-based FD Technologies will…

Limerick-based energy tech firm Viotas secures €10m debt facility

Viotas was founded in 2013 by chief executive Professor Paddy Finn and commercial director Duncan O’Toole.…

Opening of Irish Distillers’ new €250m facility in Midleton, pushed back to 2027 at the earliest

Company said construction had slowed at the new distillery in March but did not reveal by…

Microsoft faces class action lawsuit in High Court for online ad system

The class action suit is the first time that the recently-enacted EU Representative Actions Directive, which…

Fraudsters stole $800k from Irish firm after sneaking into email exchanges

Logix Aero sought to sell aircraft engines to Thai company Stock image. Photo: Getty Logix Aero…

Is it ever a good idea to opt out of private health insurance?

As health insurance hikes hit consumers in the pocket, some are considering whether they should cancel…

Irish tech companies bag record cash haul from VC firms, but small deals shrink

The latest tracking figures from the Irish Venture Capital Association show cash raised by Irish technology…

Dear Vicki: ‘My colleagues think I only got the job because my father is the boss. Should I leave the company?’

It’s easy for people to assume you got the job because your father is the boss.…

Ryanair sues UK firm over aircraft de-icing machines

Airline claims that it couldn’t use machines during cold snap at Stansted Airport Ryanair and other…

Consumer authorities give Shein a month to address claims of fake discounts and pressure sales tactics

GERMANY – 2024/08/16: In this photo illustration, a smartphone with the website of fashion e-commerce company…

Payments firm Stripe replaces BT as sponsor of Young Scientist Exhibition – 20 years after founder Patrick Collison won top prize

The deal means Stripe co-founders have returned to support the event they won two decades ago…

Ireland’s tax system discourages people from putting their money to work in the most efficient way

Several fund-related taxation anomalies need to be addressed in this year’s budget Couple saving for a…