Dua Lipa and Electric Picnic help MCD to $210m in ticket sales

Dua Lipa performed a sold-out show in the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Getty Stellar box office performances…

China’s humanoid robots steal the show in Las Vegas

Wanda 2.0, a general purpose robot by Chinese firm UniX AI, during CES 2026, an annual…

Time to simplify Scotland’s complex tax rules

A needlessly complex tax regime needs better alignment with England, argues DONALD PARBROOK While the fiscal…

Households here paying €360 more on average for electricity than average in EU

Prices have risen in Ireland far faster than any other western EU country, according to a…

Call for business rates u-turn to be expanded

Pulling power: Rachel Reeves is facing calls for a wider rates review A Treasury u-turn on…

Adrian Weckler: Why aren’t we doing more to stop Grok’s virtual pornification?

As you read this, thousands of images of women and girls – maybe people you know…

Sainsbury’s upbeat, Glencore confirms Rio Tinto talks

Sainsbury’s gained market share for the sixth consecutive Christmas (pic: Terry Murden / DB Media Services)…

Shares in Primark owner plunge after ‘challenging’ trading

The performance could also cast doubt on any timing of a proposal to spin-off Primark into…

Forbes brings Scotland closer to Paris region

Kate Forbes: significant partnership (pic: Terry Murden / DB Media Services) Kate Forbes, the Deputy First…

Managed Infrastructure Services – What Are They?

Managed infrastructure services have become a staple for many businesses, providing stability, fewer headaches, and more…

Defence stocks soar after Donald Trump signals 50pc US spending hike

US president Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters Lisa Pham and Matthew Griffin Bloomberg Today at 06:30 US…

Guide: Lifting tables for professional material handling

In many industrial settings, personnel are required to handle heavy items daily. These tasks often involve…

John Burns: Farmers don't like it, but what about the rest of us, will the Mercosur deal mean cheaper beef?

Ireland should be licking its lips at the prospect of better access to a market of…

How Changing Consumer Behaviour Is Shaping the UK Nicotine Salt Market

Consumer behaviour in the UK vaping market has shifted noticeably in recent years. As adult users…

Profits double to €2m at Irish unit of avionics firm Honeywell

The Waterford site makes titanium and stainless-steel compressor blades and vanes for engines that are used…

Arthur Cox and Goodbody top law firms in €45bn of merger and acquisition deals

Included was the sale of hotel group Dalata and DCC divestment Law firm Arthur Cox advised…

Good news for shoppers as SuperValu cuts prices of 500 grocery items

The chain, which has 221 stores nationwide, is reducing the cost of more than 500 items…

Aer Lingus says it aims to minimise job losses as it eyes Manchester base closure

Move will impact about 200 staff An Aer Lingus jet at Manchester Airport. Photo: Getty Aer…

Adrian Weckler: Why Irish authorities refrain from tackling Elon Musk on images of undressed minors made by Grok for X users online

World’s richest person, shielded by Donald Trump’s anti-regulatory aggression, may not face sanctions here Renewed calls…

Kingspan shelves €6bn flotation plan for building-systems unit amid strong momentum

Cavan-based company said outlook for unit is even stronger than previously anticipated The Cavan-headquartered group said…

Tax, childcare and nuclear power on CBI agenda

The CBI wants a review of skills and childcare to help women The next Scottish Government…

City shopping malls report record festive footfall

Silverburn has transformed its offering Two of Glasgow’s largest out-of-town shopping destinations have hailed record annual…