Spirits group Diageo ‘seeking to sell’ China assets
Diageo is slimming down its portfolio of brands Diageo’s new boss Dave Lewis is said to…
Retiring at 66 feels ‘out of reach’ for more women than men, survey finds
Women are also less hopeful about the age they get to retire, with one in five…
How AI Models Helping Online Sellers Boost Conversion Rates
Every click represents a decision point, and for online apparel retailers, the visual presentation of a…
Semi-state bank for small businesses ‘should be explored’
SFA director David Broderick says there is ‘frustration’ that the required financial products are not available…
Fingal County Council rejects McEvaddy planning application at Dublin Airport
It was claimed development on land between two main runways would lead to creation of 350…
Economy ‘losing momentum’ as confidence dips
Firms are warning that their viability is on a knife-edge Scottish businesses are increasingly pessimistic with…
Price of a stamp to increase by 20c
A new €3.50 rate is being introduced for Britain and Europe, which is an increase of…
Better days ahead for Irish whiskey exports as slump ‘bottoms out’ – Bord Bia bullish about drinks sector after tough year
Return to growth predicted in 2026 after sales plummeted to €930m in 2025 amid tariffs, inflation…
BVCA changes name to UK Private Capital
Michael Moore, right, pictured in 2022 with Ian Stevenson of Cyacomb and Par Equity’s Andrew Noble…
My Money: ‘Covid exposed the fragility of the music ecosystem – and gave me the kick I needed to save’
Mezzo soprano Sharon Carty Sharon Carty. Photo: Wolfgang Runkel Sharon Carty is a former teacher turned…
ArcGroup sees growth following Sandstone demise
Anna Renton, Samantha Curran and Michelle Gill A property management and investment company that emerged from…
Dealmaking across the Irish economy increased by 32pc last year, says competition watchdog
New figures show that merger notifications increased by 32pc between 2023 and 2025, pointing to a…
SNP using middle earners as cash cow, say Tories
Craig Hoy: thresholds should rise More Scots are being dragged into higher tax bands and being…
Minimal Office Makeup: Subtle Techniques That Make an Impact
Want to look neat, confident, and appropriate at work? Heavy makeup rarely fits an office setting,…
Savers in Ireland losing out on a combined €3bn as inflation erodes value of their funds
New research has estimated that the combined loss for savers is around €3bn. They are losing…
Rangers name ‘proven leader’ Gillespie as new CEO
Standards: Jim Gillespie Rangers have confirmed the appointment of St Mirren vice-chairman Jim Gillespie as the…
India’s Ajanta Pharma eyes Irish manufacturing base
The company, which is listed on the stock market and employs about 11,000 people, has seven…
Swinney relies on his ‘improbable’ list
The SNP leader is making demands he can’t achieve in order to avoid the party’s shortcomings…
Irish advisers Focus Capital Partners sue US energy firm in multi-million-dollar row over failed merger
Court document said Focus and US-based Winchester Capital Partners were trying to make e2 pay a…
Income tax, rates and skills to get Budget support
Shona Robison: final budget Shona Robison is this week expected to announce measures to tackle soaring…
MetLife finally dips a toe in the Irish market with new offering in employee benefits
The global giant, which has a market cap of $53bn and whose EMEA headquarters is in…
Richard Curran: For all our economic successes and record tax takes, why aren’t we happier?
Cost-of-living and quality-of-life issues are weighing people down Much work has gotten worse. Photo: Getty People…