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Oil prices rose today and were on track for weekly gains as renewed US-Iran fighting disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, stoking concerns over supply disruptions. Brent futures were…

UAE's E& to sell Vodafone stake to French telecoms tycoon Niel for nearly $6 billion Updated / Friday, 10 Jul 2026 10:50 The deal prices Vodafone shares at 112.5 pence…

EU competition ministers discussed cutting EU electricity costs and funding for growing companies at a meeting in Dublin today. EU industrial electricity costs remain structurally higher than fossil fuels, sometimes…

Europe needs to move from reports and debates around competitiveness to taking real action, according to Chambers Ireland. A two-day, informal meeting of Europe's competitiveness council kicks off in Dublin…

Volkswagen stakeholders meet to decide future of creaking auto giant Updated / Thursday, 9 Jul 2026 09:55 Getty Volkswage's headquarters in Wolfsburg in Germany Volkswagen's proposal to slash tens of…

The International Monetary Fund has inched its 2026 global growth forecast lower again to a sluggish 3%, warning of ongoing risks linked to the war in the Middle East, trade…

Oil prices eased today after earlier gains as markets assessed the escalating conflict between the US and Iran and its implications for efforts to end the war and fully reopen…

Analysis: The new charge might be viewed as an irritation for online shoppers, but reflects a significant shift in the rules around global commerce You find a bargain online for…

A proposal which involves significantly reducing the size of the RTÉ campus will be tabled in a matter of weeks, an Oireachtas committee has heard. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC)…

In May it was announced that Palm Beach Airport in Florida is to be renamed to honour US President Donald J Trump. From today it will be known as the…