HSBC has today posted annual profit that beat estimates, helped by increased revenue in wealth and markets businesses, and set stiff cost-cut targets as its new CEO implements a revamp…
US President Donald Trump has said he intends to impose auto tariffs "in the neighbourhood of 25%" and similar duties on semiconductors and pharmaceutical imports, the latest in a series…
British inflation sped up by more than expected to hit a 10-month high of 3% in January and it is likely to rise further soon, testing the Bank of England's…
The publisher of the Irish Independent is taking legal action against X, formerly Twitter, over "fake advertisements" on the social media platform. It is understood the move follows several incidents…
Ireland's application to join the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) has been accepted in principle, paving the way for the country to become an associate member in 2026. CERN…
A €1.5 million fund to foster inclusive, resilient communities and strengthen social cohesion across Ireland has been announced. The fund, run by Rethink Ireland, in partnership with law firm Mason…
Helen Dixon is to step down from her position as a Commissioner at the communications regulator ComReg. Ms Dixon, a former Data Protection Commissioner, took up the role at ComReg…
Michael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsAverage wages are continuing to outpace inflation with pay packets rising for both the public and private sector workers, official figures show.Pay, after taking into account…
Vishala Sri-Pathma and Mitchell LabiakBusiness reporters, BBC NewsChancellor Rachel Reeves' attempt to intervene in a landmark case over controversial car loans has been blocked by the UK's highest court.The Supreme…
Liv McMahonTechnology reporterGetty ImagesMeta has announced plans to build a 50,000km (31,000 mile) sub-sea cable across the world. The tech giant said Project Waterworth - connecting the US, India, South…
Firms plan job cuts as employment costs riseKaren HogganBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesCompanies are planning to cut jobs or recruit fewer people ahead of rises to National Insurance payments and…
John CampbellBBC News NI business and economics editorIreland's goods exports to the United States surged by 34% to €72.6bn (£60.4bn) in 2024 while its imports from the US fell slightly…