Sole borrowers accounted for almost a third of first-time buyer (FTB) mortgage drawdowns in the year to the end of June. The finding is contained in a new report from…
An international investigation involving the gardaí, the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and other European and US law enforcement agencies has established that a billion-dollar money laundering network bought a…
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the G20 summit in South Africa is a "huge networking opportunity" for Ireland, adding that Ireland is very honoured to be invited as a…
Emma Howgego,Cambridgeshire and Peterborough political reporter and Shariqua AhmedA man experiencing homelessness said he hoped the government would focus on increasing accessibility to housing in its upcoming Budget. Josh, 26,…
Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCMick Skerratt from Exeter Gin runs a gin school as well as producing spiritsA gin producer and drinks maker is concerned the chancellor might increase tax on…
Stuart Whincup and Tom Burgess,North East and CumbriaBBCGeorgina Cox says she wants Sweaty Betty to apologiseA personal trainer has revealed women's activewear brand Sweaty Betty offered her a settlement of…
Charlotte Bentonin BridgnorthA Shropshire barber is offering "pay what you can" haircuts in December, to help people struggling ahead of Christmas.Marcus Lewis-Roper opened MLR Adonis Barbers in Bridgnorth seven weeks…
What taxes apply to electric vehicles and how could the Budget change that?Katy AustinTransport correspondent Getty ImagesA new tax for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) could be announced by Chancellor…
Rachel ClunBusiness reporterGetty ImagesUK government borrowing was higher than expected last month, according to the latest official figures.Borrowing - the difference between public spending and tax income - was £17.4bn…
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterA surrealist painting by famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7m (£41.8m) - shattering the auction record for an artwork by a woman. The painting, from…
Nick MarshBusiness reporter, SingaporeWatch: 'It is a different set of people we are hiring now'The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) may eventually lead to fewer entry-level graduates being hired, the…
SIPTU has suspended a 12-hour strike that was due to commence at Carroll’s Cuisine in Tullamore, County Offaly, tomorrow morning. The union said it follows agreement from management to enter…