DIY headwinds turn screw on Kingfisher + JD Sports
B&Q is among the brands owned by Kingfisher DIY leader Kingfisher company, owner of B&Q and…
Apple boss says EU is hurting innovation with anti-tech regulations that prevent it from launching features such as Live Translation
Global VP Greg Joswiak said firm is unfairly falling foul of the Digital Markets Act which…
Gatwick to expand after second runway approved
Gatwick will see substantial expansion (pic: Vinci Airports) A second runway has been approved for London…
Dear Vicki: ‘A new manager has messed up the business. But was it actually my fault?’
It’s not unusual for there to be teething problems with new staff. Photo: Getty Q I…
‘It’s terrifying’: Why voiceover actors are living in fear of robots
Computer-generated artificial intelligence voices are increasingly replacing human voices in adverts and on podcasts and audiobooks.…
From Dublin to Dubai – for Dennis McGettigan, hospitality is part of the DNA
Having expanded the family’s gastro-pub empire as far afield as the Middle East, businessman McGettigan returns…
Your Questions: ‘Can I get a refund on a west of Ireland Airbnb that looked nothing like its photo?’
When we arrived at the property, it looked nothing like the photos on Airbnb. Also, the…
Any Other Business: DAA chairman Basil Geoghegan has climbed every mountain. Everest included
Plus, it now seems that a pint of plain is not your only man Tony Foote…
Over two million homeowners to get letters from Revenue warning them to revalue homes for property tax
The tax authority is to tell property owners that the new valuation will apply for the…
Miliband poised for u-turn on oil & gas drilling ban
Ed Miliband is expected to soften Labour’s policy (pic: Terry Murden) Oil and gas industry leaders…
Mortgage rules have stopped house prices from rising even more quickly, says Central Bank
Deputy governor Vasileios Madouros said the rules, introduced in 2015, guard against the damaging effects of…
Primark nears an end to copycat row with owner of UGG boot brand in America
Australian makers of UGG-style boots since the 1970s changed name after lawsuit Are they UGGs or…
Gina London: I’m taking my leadership lessons from my local shopping-centre car park
Sometimes it’s for a grocery run and a chat with cashier Brian. Other times it’s a…
Martin promotes Scottish offshore wind in Japan
Gillian Martin: ‘enormous economic opportunities’ (pic: Terry Murden / DB Media Services) A delegation from Scotland’s…
Government's ‘primary concern’ is about dual-use products reaching Russia via third countries
Investigation revealed huge spikes in Irish exports to countries in Moscow’s orbit Russian president Vladimir Putin.…
Energy supplier hikes electricity prices for second time this year
The company is pushing up electricity unit rates and the standing charge, despite increasing both gas…
Trump appointee ratchets up pressure on Dublin Airport over passenger cap and night-flight quota
Irish legislation on passenger limits needs to change, says US US transportation secretary Sean Duffy. Photo:…
Irvine targeted for Europe’s biggest AI project
Martin Bellamy is behind plans for AI infrastructure hubs in the UK One of Europe’s biggest…
Why we can expect a ‘bummer of a budget’ and what is likely to be in it
With no election looming, expect to see one-offs pared back amid calls for financial restraint Finance…
Engineers ‘avoiding’ public sector projects ‘due to high risk’
infrastructure The industry body has warned of the effects on the country’s infrastructure Ireland’s consultant engineers…
Online Gaming Platforms Drive Digital Growth Across the Entertainment Sector
The entertainment sector has continued to rely on digital growth, particularly as it has transitioned online.…
Heathrow among airports hit by cyber-attack
Air travellers face potential delays at Heathrow Heathrow has warned of delays after it was among…