Job vacancies fell at the end of 2025 as rate of hiring steadied, report says

The report shows professional job vacancies fell by 11.9pc in the final quarter compared with the…

A record €177m in film tax credits were claimed last year, Revenue says

Netflix show ‘Wednesday’ among those to benefit Steve Buscemi, left, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jenna Ortega, Isaac Ordonez,…

Former CEO of a recycling non-profit conducted financial fraud of at least €3.3m, court told

Martin Tobin is also alleged to have used around €706,000 of European Recycling Platform (ERP) Ireland…

Three quarters of small firms not confident about passing surprise inspections

Only 6pc would feel completely confident, according to the research by the platform HRLocker, which indicates…

McKenzie chairs new board at Angel Capital Scotland

Niki McKenzie: ‘we need new investors’ Angel Capital Scotland (ACS) has appointed a new board of…

Adrian Weckler: Elon Musk’s sneers make it easy to brand social media and AI as immoral and predatory

Undressing women and minors online will be limited “in countries where it is illegal”. source

TV’s plot for young to remain faithful

Terrestrial television channels are responding to changes in viewing habits, writes TERRY MURDEN With President Trump’s…

Oisin Fanning’s San Leon energy firm ‘could be insolvent’, says High Court judge

Firm is seeking an injunction to restrain a Nigerian-based oil industry construction company from presenting a…

From Space to Strategy: Using Satellite Imagery Analytics in Modern Business

In modern business, relying on outdated reports is a recipe for failure. But what to do?…

JD Sports and B&M poised to deliver weak figures

A profits warning did not help JD Sports’s shares Shares in JD Sports languish near five-year…

Hydrogen power held back by weak infrastructure

Pipelines are needed to transport hydrogen but requires huge capital Hydrogen power will struggle to compete…

X falls behind Threads in daily app usage as controversy over Grok continues

Figures from the industry research firm Similarweb show a long term decline in X’s usage X…

Trump tariffs over Greenland ‘will hurt’ UK economy

John Swinney met Trump in the Oval Office to discuss whisky tariffs (pic: Scottish Government) President…

Former Munster, Ireland and Lions captain Peter O’Mahony tackles the zero-zero beer market

Newly retired rugby hero is taking the 0.0pc concept further with healthy additives Peter O’Mahony. Photo:…

‘Small changes, applied consistently, really do add up’ – how switchers can save up to €7,000 over a year by grabbing the best deals

The Irish Independent print edition publishes a 20-page Switching Saturday supplement today Households could net as…

Go off the beaten track and book early to make your holiday funds for summer 2026 go further

If you’re dreaming of a sunny break, be prepared by getting in now and using the…

Richard Curran: Why is it the State and not the pillar banks who carry the risk of lending to the vital SME sector?

Admittedly, many SMEs don’t want to borrow. Photo: Getty It is time to ask whether banks…

Showcase 2026: Enterprise Ireland connects Irish art, craft and design with the world

Celebrated worldwide for its exceptional craftsmanship and design excellence, Showcase marks its 51st year as Ireland’s…

‘I saved almost €1,400 on my car insurance and 10pc on my electricity bills, just from shopping around’

Business owner Susan Dunn managed to reap the rewards of shopping around when she changed her…

Deliveries of luxury brand Porsche fell 10pc last year

Supply issues for combustion-engine versions of the Porsche 718 sports car hurt sales. Photo: Getty Porsche’s…

Up to €4bn in commercial property deals likely this year

JLL Ireland says commercial living assets will be a key investor focus amid housing crisis Stock…

Former baggage handler gets senior airport role

Robert Paterson: opportunity A former baggage handler at Aberdeen International Airport has been appointed operations director.…