The Treasury is set to insure the Bayeux Tapestry against damage for an estimated £800m while it is on loan to the British Museum next year.The 70m-long embroidery depicting the…
Iain WatsonPolitical correspondentThe leader of the Trades Union Congress has called for "the closest possible economic and political relationship with the European Union".The UK's most senior trade unionist, Paul Nowak,…
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Big Tech companies raced to dominate AI in 2025 as the booming technology continued to captivate Wall Street. Throughout the year AI received much criticism and speculation over its position…
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterA US judge has temporarily blocked the detention of British social media campaigner Imran Ahmed, who took legal action against the US government over having his visa removed.The…
Boxing Day shopping falls flat once againFaarea MasudBusiness reporterGetty ImagesBoxing Day sales have seen a muted start as shoppers continued to shun bricks-and-mortar stores in favour of online.By 3pm, visits…
Big Tech companies raced to dominate AI in 2025 as the booming technology continued to captivate Wall Street. Throughout the year AI received much criticism and speculation over its position…
Updated / Friday, 26 Dec 2025 19:35 Retailers in Dublin city centre have said there has been a "steady" stream of shoppers for the post-Christmas sales. Businesses said they were…
Updated / Friday, 26 Dec 2025 14:33 Najib Razak (2R) leaves court after his conviction A court in Malaysia has sentenced former prime minister Najib Razak to 15 years in…
The EU fishing quota agreement in Brussels before Christmas brought little festive cheer to coastal communities. The impact of scientific advice and resulting reductions in quota, combined with the blocking…
With Zippay on the way, 2026 is already shaping up to be an interesting year for Irish banking. AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB are teaming up to launch the…
Richard WilsonDawn-Maria France is an advocate for regifting and says it's the perfect way to declutter her homeMost of us have received at least one Christms present that missed the…