Brian Wheeler,Political reporterandIain Watson,Political correspondentLabour MPs are calling on Sir Keir Starmer to rethink planned changes to business rates to protect pubs and other hospitality businesses.The pub industry is warning…
Faarea MasudBusiness reporterCatherine ThoytsCatherine feels new proposals penalise younger drivers who already face barriers to getting behind the wheelIn new measures to increase driver safety, the government has proposed learner…
Emer MoreauBusiness reporterGetty ImagesDrivers over 70 may have to take an eye test every three yearsThe UK government has launched the first major road safety strategy in over a decade,…
Alphabet's Google and AI startup Character.AI have agreed to settle a case by a Florida mother who alleged the startup's chatbot led to her 14-year-old son taking his own life,…
Rachel ClunBusiness reporterWarner Bros Discovery has told its shareholders to reject an "inferior" updated bid from Paramount Skydance to buy the company.It is the second time in less than a…
Beijing has asked some Chinese tech companies to halt orders for Nvidia's H200 chips this week, and is expected to mandate domestic artificial intelligence chip purchases, the Information has reported,…
ReutersCold weather payments have been triggered across 697 postcodes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as temperatures plunged across the UK. Households on certain benefits are entitled to the money…
Holyhead Port in Wales is to reopen after a "berthing incident" involving a ferry closed the facility earlier today. Stena Line confirmed the port, which is a key piece of…
The value of Ireland's food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 12% in 2025 to reach a record €19 billion, according to Bord Bia’s latest report. Total meat and livestock…
Spotify is expanding its monetisation programme for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters, as it aims to better compete with YouTube and Netflix in the booming market. The…
Horse Racing Ireland warns shortfalls in funding not sustainable Updated / Wednesday, 7 Jan 2026 13:12 HRI said it was struggling to keep pace just as British racing was about…
Costs associated with the closure of Marks and Spencer outlets in Drogheda and Clarion Quay in Dublin contributed to the Irish arm of the retailer recording pre-tax losses of €8.85m…