Rise in electricity costs amid move from fossil fuels
Ireland faces the threat of higher electricity prices as it transitions away from fossil fuels to renewables, a new report by the National Economic and Social Council has found. The…
Netflix earnings top forecasts despite economic turmoil
Updated / Friday, 18 Apr 2025 09:58 Netflix said its first quarter revenue grew thanks to higher subscription and ad earnings, along with the timing of some expenses Netflix has…
A tariff headache for major central banks
US President Donald Trump's tariffs have darkened the global economic backdrop, forcing big central banks to reassess their next steps. Policymakers outside the US now look more likely to cut…
Technical issue impacting website and app resolved – PTSB
PTSB has said that a technical issue that impacted the bank's website and mobile app has been resolved. Throughout the day yesterday, customers were unable to access services and encountered…
US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships
The United States has unveiled new port fees on Chinese built and operated ships, in a bid to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry and curb China's dominance in the sector.…
Italy and US agree to oppose ‘discriminatory’ tech taxes
Italy and the United States have issued a joint statement against "discriminatory" taxes on digital services, in a possible signal that Rome is moving away from a levy that has…
An Post seeking stamp ideas that ‘represent Irish life’
An Post's appeal to the public seeking new ideas for the 2027 national stamp programme is about capturing "what represents Irish life", according to An Post’s stamp design manager Aileen…