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Communities on Ireland's west coast say they will fight to safeguard their traditional seaweed rights against what they describe as a "corporate takeover "of their livelihoods. Canadian-owned firm Arramara, formerly…

A new State-backed savings scheme is on the way for those fortunate enough to have money to invest, amid warnings it must not be a tax break that's primarily useful…

US President Donald Trump has said he will raise a temporary tariff from 10% to 15% on US imports from all countries, the maximum level allowed under the law, after…

Pre-tax profits at the engineering consultancy which has worked on the National Children's Hospital last year declined by 30% to €2.39m. New accounts filed by the Irish arm of engineering…

A UN panel on artificial intelligence will work towards "science-led governance", the global body's chief said today as leaders at a New Delhi summit weighed their message on the future…

The future is "still electric" but it's "looking Chinese rather European". Following recent reports on global car giants retreating from their EV strategies, independent motoring expert for Carzone Conor Faughnan…

The euro zone economy's growth slowed for a second consecutive month in January as demand nearly stagnated and hiring came to a halt, indicating a fragile start to 2026, a…

An airport in Florida will soon be renamed after US President Donald Trump, after a bill proposing the change was approved by the state's legislature. Mr Trump has sought to…

Updated / Friday, 20 Feb 2026 14:19 European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde Christine Lagarde expects completing her mission as president of the European Central Bank will take until the…

Anglo American hit by De Beers writedown, posts $3.7 billion loss Updated / Friday, 20 Feb 2026 10:30 Miner Anglo American is pushing ahead with plans to shed non-core assets…

Oil company Tullow Oil has today announced a broad capital revamp and a series of deals to deepen its presence in West Africa, as the heavily indebted firm moves to…