Cost of living: Families are priced out of London, Assembly told
Kumail JafferLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceAFP via Getty ImagesThe number of births in London in 2023 was 20% lower than the peak in 2012, according to the London AssemblyFamilies are being…
Controversial rent reforms are hurtling down the track
On Tuesday, the Cabinet approved an outline of new rental rules which are due to replace the current arrangements for tenants and landlords at the end of the year. The…
Digital euro: Benefits and pitfalls of tapping ECB cash
Could the digital euro be a reality within four years? There is certainly momentum building, even if consumers remain sceptical. The motivation reflects the growing digitalisation of payments, but also…
People urged to switch off devices today for CyberBreak
Families and workplaces are being urged to switch off all smart devices from 5pm this evening and take a 24-hour break from the online world. CyberBreak is an annual event…
40% rise in fraudulent payments in Ireland – Central Bank
There was a 40% rise in the volume of fraudulent payments last year compared to 2023, according to the Central Bank's Payment Fraud Statistics for 2024. The figures show the…
English winemakers hoping for export boost
English winemakers are betting that surging exports can sustain their once novelty product after domestic sales growth slowed, hoping for a boost from Britain's warmest summer on record this year…
Fertiliser maker Yara reports Q3 core profit beat
Yara, one of the world's largest producers of fertilisers, beat third-quarter adjusted core profit expectations today, citing higher prices and cost cuts. "The volume mix is virtually unchanged compared to…
Wizz Air to hold first Irish recruitment drive for pilots
European low-cost airline Wizz Air said it plans to train 1,200 new pilots by 2028. The airline is holding a dedicated recruitment drive in Ireland for the first time as…
O’Sullivan winner of EI’s Founder of the Year award
Mark O'Sullivan, the chief executive of NeuroBell, has won the Enterprise Ireland High-Potential Start-Up (HPSU) Founder of the Year award for 2025. Founded in 2023, NeuroBell is a medical device…
ASOS pursued by German tax authorities, FT reports
Fast-fashion retailer ASOS said today it is in talks with the German customs authority relating to a legal dispute over import duty underpayments. The Financial Times reported earlier in the…