16 hours agoJohn CampbellEconomics and business editor, BBC News NIGetty ImagesThe development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing lawsThe supermarket chain Lidl has begun building its first…
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Russia will see revenue from its biggest single oil tax double to $9 billion in April due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the US and Israeli attack…
Irish supplier and installer of offsite timber frame structures, Cygnum, has officially opened its new €8 million factory extension at its headquarters in Macroom, Co Cork. The company said that…
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said today that he was confident Kevin Warsh would start as Federal Reserve chairman in May and that he did not expect current Fed…
Revenues soared at the operator of Emerald Park in Co Meath to €31.3m in 2024 on the back of the opening of the longest intertwining family and thrill roller coasters…
The EU said today that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be ensured with "no payment or toll whatsoever", after Iran suggested it could charge for letting…
The average price of home heating oil rocketed by 67.5% between February and March of this year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. The average price of…
Recent spikes in fuel prices are a result of "significant increases in international wholesale costs" and not price gouging, according to an analysis from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission…
Employers group Ibec has urged an immediate de-escalation of the nationwide fuel protest, adding that the protests are counterproductive and damaging to businesses and the economy. Ibec said the protest…
Pre-tax losses at the main Irish arm of adult sex toy and lingerie retailer Ann Summers last year increased by 28% to €219,789. Ann Summers Ireland (Retail) Ltd operates two…