Dublin metro cost not clear until ‘some time in 2027’
The cost of a planned metro for Dublin will be higher than estimated, but the exact price tag will not be clear for another two years. The director of the…
UK sanctions 135 oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet
The UK has placed sanctions on 135 oil tankers in Russia's shadow fleet in a bid to disrupt the flow of money helping Moscow fund the war in Ukraine. A…
Paul Mescal’s entertainment firm records profits of €1m
Hollywood A-lister Paul Mescal's starring role in Ridley Scott's Gladiator contributed to his entertainment firm recording post tax profits in excess of €1m last year. New accounts filed by the…
Microsoft server hack likely single actor – researchers
A global attack on Microsoft server software used by thousands of government agencies and businesses to share documents within organisations is likely the work of a single actor, a cybersecurity…
WRC adjudicator – witness can’t testify from moving train
A Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudicator has abandoned an employment rights hearing today after deciding it was not "satisfactory" that a defence witness had dialled in from a moving train.…
M&A deal value down 51% across first half of 2025
236 mergers and acquisitions were carried out between January and June, up 4% on the same period last year. However, deal value dropped 51% to a total of €8.8bn. The…
25% drop in productivity in rigid office-first models
A new report reveals a 25% drop in productivity for staff who work rigidly in the office compared to those on flexible hybrid setups. Over 1,000 white-collar workers across Ireland…
Bessent says Fed needs to be examined as an institution
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent today said the entire Federal Reserve needed to be examined as an institution and whether it had been successful. Scott Bessent, speaking with CNBC, declined…
Domino’s beats quarterly sales estimate on strong demand
Domino's Pizza surpassed analysts' expectations for second-quarter US same-store sales today, driven by new items on the menu and promotions, amid persisting macroeconomic uncertainties. The world's largest pizza chain introduced…
German firms launch ‘Made for Germany’ investment scheme
Leading German companies including Siemens and Deutsche Bank today announced a major investment initiative aimed at resuscitating investor confidence in Europe's largest economy. The 61 companies, which have collectively pledged…
