SSE Airtricity announces gas, electricity price rises
SSE Airtricity has announced a price increase which will see its average customers' energy bills increase by around 9%. The change will take effect from October. The energy provider said…
Taoiseach accepts high corporate tax proportion a concern
The Taoiseach has said he accepts that the proportion of taxation coming from corporation tax is a concern. Micheál Martin was speaking after Exchequer returns yesterday revealed that corporation tax…
Trump again warns Fed to cut US interest rates
US President Donald Trump said today that unless the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, he would stop trading with countries with which the US had a deficit. "High interest rates…
US diesel prices hit new high amid Iran war disruption
The price of diesel - the vital fuel used for road hauling, agriculture and construction - hit a new record today in the US, a motorists' association said, amid disruption…
Maureen Walsh named as new Ibec President
Employers body Ibec has appointed Maureen Walsh, Managing Director of DeCare, as its President for 2026-2027. Ms Walsh succeeds Colin Hunt, the chief executive officer of AIB, in the position.…
Profits at owner of Temple Bar pub surge to €9.6m
Premium prices for pints of Guinness helped the owner of one of the country's best known pubs, The Temple Bar in Temple Bar, increase pre-tax profits by 46.4% to €9.6m…
Firm founded by late designer Costelloe records profits
The design management firm founded by one of Ireland's best known designers, the late Paul Costelloe, last year recorded post tax profits of €241,639. Mr Costelloe died in November of…
US non-farm payrolls surge in August
US job growth accelerated sharply in August while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, pointing to a still stable labour market and keeping an interest rate hike from the…
Central banks face ‘challenge’ from populism – BoE boss
The boss of the Bank of England has defended the independence of the world's central banks including from the threat of populism. Andrew Bailey said the Bank of England should…