US consumer prices increased less than expected in February, but the improvement is likely temporary against the backdrop of aggressive tariffs on imports that are expected to raise the costs…
The Bank of Canada has today lowered its key lending rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% while warning "heightened trade tensions" could derail a strong economic start to the…
Ticketmaster has issued a warning over fraudulent ticket sellers falsely claiming to represent the company. It said a Dublin-based fake ticket seller is promising fans advance tickets and/or tickets for…
The Fórsa trade union is to recommend acceptance of a pay deal agreed on Monday night for workers in the community and voluntary sector. It includes a 9.25% increase for…
Updated / Wednesday, 12 Mar 2025 13:35 Six closure orders were issued by Food Safety Authority of Ireland inspectors last month Rodent activity, mouse carcasses found in a warehouse and…
Is the US really heading into a recession?Getty ImagesDuring his election campaign last year, Donald Trump promised Americans he would usher in a new era of prosperity.Now two months into…
Tom Espiner & Natalie ShermanBBC business reportersDonald Trump has halted a plan to double US tariffs on Canadian steel and metal imports to 50%, just hours after first threatening them.Tariffs…
On the day of the US presidential inauguration I was told by a top US tech chief executive that although he was likely to be hit by retaliatory tariffs, he…
Sean Dilley and Molly StazickerBBC NewsBBCThe railway line in question links parts of Devon and LondonA police officer who admitted to knowingly avoiding paying train fares has been sacked for…
Imran Rahman-JonesTechnology reporterGlobal sales of smartwatches have fallen for the first time, new figures indicate, in large part due to a sharp decline in the popularity of market leader, Apple.Market…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentCallers to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be able to use their voice as a password in a bid to speed up calls, a government…
Watch: What is a tariff? The BBC's Adam Fleming explainsUS President Donald Trump has said he will double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports from the planned 25% to…