Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris will join an emergency meeting of EU trade ministers via video conference later to respond to US President Donald Trump's imposition of…
Germany's Commerzbank is preparing staff cuts and revamped financial targets in its efforts to fend off tie-up advances by Italy's UniCredit, multiple people with direct knowledge of the plans told…
Heineken's shares surged 12% today after the Dutch brewer reported forecast-beating profit, launched a share buyback and predicted more growth next year. The world's second biggest brewer's annual organic operating…
Recruitment firm Cpl has released its salary guide for 2025 detailing the expected pay levels for a wide range of roles across 20 different sectors. The guide is also emphasising…
A Belfast hotel has launched a £1,000 cocktail which it described as a "once-in-a-lifetime experience". The pricey tipple at the Merchant Hotel has been described as a "masterpiece of Irish…
The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) has said a food allergen alert in relation to specific Donegal Catch products due to a contaminated garlic ingredient remains in place. The FSAI was…
Michael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsA consortium of investors led by Elon Musk offered $97.4bn to take over OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.The billionaire's attorney, Marc Toberoff, confirmed he submitted the…
With Trump's tariffs looming - will countries scramble to cut deals?Getty ImagesUS steel suppliers have just over a month to decide how to respond before the new tariffs take effectJoão…
Trump says no exemptions with metal tariffs to start in MarchGetty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has ordered a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US in a…
BP set to scale back green investments as profits drop sharplyGetty ImagesOil giant BP has said it will "fundamentally reset" its strategy as profits dropped sharply last year.It is widely…
Suzanne BearneTechnology ReporterSamuel WeidenhoferSamuel Weidenhofer's acts of kindness started with hugs and rosesGrowing up, Samuel Weidenhofer struggled with his mental health after losing his aunt to suicide when he was…
Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporterLidl has become the latest supermarket to announce a pay rise for thousands of workers ahead of the increase to the minimum wage in April.The German-owned discount chain…