Japan's economy contracted by 0.2% between January and March, the first quarterly drop in a year, according to cabinet office data released today. The world's fourth-largest economy is trying to…
An off-grid micro-distillery has opened on Lambay Island, three miles off the coast of Dublin. The distillery is believed to be one of the first of its kind in the…
The euro zone economy grew slower in the first quarter than initially estimated but employment held up well, indicating that the bloc keeps creating jobs despite years of anaemic expansion,…
Irish Residential Properties REIT, Ireland's largest private residential landlord, has today reported occupancy levels of 99.7% for the first quarter of 2025, up from 99.4% in the previous quarter. In…
New research has shown that Ireland's international competitiveness ranking would improve if Modified Gross National Income (GNI*) is used as an economic indicator instead of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). GNI*…
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore said today it had agreed to the terms of a recommended acquisition of UK fresh food provider Bakkavor Group, in a deal valued at £1.2 billion.…
Analysis: The hackers behind the M&S cyberattacks used a little-known but dangerous technique – and anyone could be vulnerable By Hossein Abroshan, Anglia Ruskin University The cyberattack that has targeted…
Britain's economy grew more strongly than expected in early 2025, giving a boost to the government and finance minister Rachel Reeves, who nevertheless faces a stiffer test ahead due to…
The US has lost its last perfect credit rating, as influential ratings firm Moody's expressed concern over the government's ability to pay back its debt.In lowering the US rating from…
A budget bill, long touted by Donald Trump as the "big, beautiful bill" hit a roadblock on Friday when lawmakers from the president's own party voted against it in congress.Five…
Victoriya Holland & Imran Rahman-JonesBBC NewsIf you can maintain regular feeding, grooming and playing with a cat, you might be in with a chance for this job. Other requirements are…
Theo Leggett & Natalie ShermanBBC News correspondent and reporterUS prosecutors may drop a criminal charge against the aerospace giant Boeing, linked to two crashes involving its bestselling aircraft, the 737…