The monthly unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in November from 5% in October, new figures the Central Statistics Office show today. The CSO said that on an annual basis, the…
The decision to cancel energy credits happened despite advice from officials that there was a stronger case for them this year, the Dáil has heard. The advice was revealed under…
Business activity in the euro zone expanded at its fastest pace in two-and-a-half years in November as a robust service sector more than offset manufacturing weakness, a survey showed today.…
Donegal tweed could soon be granted special geographical protection by the European Union under a newly-launched scheme. The European Commission this week began allowing producers to apply to register product…
Airbus cut its 2025 delivery target to around 790 commercial aircraft today, 30 fewer than previously expected, but maintained financial goals following a quality issue with fuselage panels on its…
Theo LeggettInternational Business CorrespondentBBCCritics call it "carspreading". In the UK and across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier. Consumers clearly like them – a lot. They're seen…
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterThe city of San Francisco on Tuesday sued ten leading food makers over their ultra-processed products, accusing the industry's giants of knowingly selling foods that have been linked…
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterWatch: President Trump announces "Trump accounts" for American childrenTech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, have announced plans to donate $250 to 25 million children across the…
Michael RaceBusiness reporterGetty ImagesA senior official at the UK's economic forecaster has said he does not believe the chancellor was being misleading when she said the state of the public…
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterGetty ImagesCandy Kittens co-founders Jamie Laing and Edward WilliamsBritish TV personality Jamie Laing's vegan sweets brand Candy Kittens is set to acquire snack company Graze in a deal…
Archie MitchellBusiness reporterPA MediaThe Bank of England has warned of a "sharp correction" in the value of major tech companies with growing fears of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble.It said…
Eleanor MaslinEast Yorkshire and LincolnshireHull City CouncilA group travel discount is being offered on Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire buses over Christmas in HullDiscounted bus tickets are in place…