New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Irish ports handled 51 million tonnes of goods in 2024, an increase of 7% compared with 2023. The CSO said that…
MaryLou CostaBusiness reporterHappy Visuals GoteborgGothenburg's local authority is seeking to highlight its green credentialsGothenburg, Sweden's second city, is highlighting its environmental credentials by continuing to put its money on the…
Consumer prices rose by 1.8% on an annual basis in March, compared with 1.4% a month earlier, a flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) from the…
Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporterMore than half of job centres are reducing support for people claiming universal credit due to a shortage of work coaches, according to a report from the public…
The newly renovated Mercantile Hotel & Bar, in Dublin's Dame Street, will re-open its doors to welcome guests in May. The new revamped hotel features include 105 bedrooms, a restaurant…
'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'George KingBBC News, SuffolkGetty ImagesWork to build Sizewell C is expected to create nearly 8,000 jobsThe construction of the Sizewell…
Oceans need stronger protections and governance to ensure the blue economy can grow fairly and sustainably in the face of climate change, territorial disputes and other threats, the OECD said…
Three ways to cushion the blow of bill risesLucy Hooker, Charlotte Edwards & Tom EspinerBusiness reporters, BBC NewsGetty ImagesIt is being dubbed "awful April" with a range of household bills…
Vicky Wong and Nadine YousifBBC NewsDonald Trump has said he "couldn't care less" if carmakers raise prices after his 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles comes into effect.Some analysts have warned…
A company that specialises in securing healthcare data is to create 125 jobs in Galway. Datavant will open a global Research and Development hub in the city, as part of…
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said today that profits fell 28% in 2024 as the smartphone maker faces international economic uncertainty and weak consumption at home. The company recorded 62.6 billion…
'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closuresBBCPhilomena says she's "furious" about the closure of the Morrisons cafe in QueensburyIt's Friday lunchtime at a Morrisons in Queensbury, north-west…