The Bank of England cut interest rates today after a narrow vote by policymakers but it signalled that the already gradual pace of lowering borrowing costs might slow further. After…
The European Central Bank kept its policy rates steady today and revised upwards some of its growth and inflation projections, a move that probably closes the door to further rate…
Updated / Thursday, 18 Dec 2025 21:18 Caredoc workers on the picket line at St Dympna's Hospital, Carlow A pay dispute between Caredoc and the HSE has been resolved this…
A drop off in advertised vacancies has led to a rise of "job hugging", the trend of workers reducing their job searches and staying put in their current roles. New…
Osmond Chia,Business reporter,Jonathan Josephs,Business reporterandDanielle KayeGetty ImagesThe Warner Bros. logo is displayed at Warner Bros. Studio on December 5, 2025 in Burbank, California.Warner Bros Discovery has told its shareholders to…
Archie MitchellBusiness reporterReutersBP has appointed a new chief executive, making Meg O'Neill the first woman to run a major global oil firm.The London-based energy giant said its current boss Murray…
Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?Megan LawtonBusiness reporterAFP via Getty ImagesOne UK study found that 34% of advertised vacancies didn't really existThe phrase "ghost…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesPolicymakers at the Bank of England are expected to cut interest rates - bringing the Bank rate down to its lowest level since February 2023.Analysts…
The Academy Awards will begin streaming exclusively on YouTube in 2029, the latest big change in Hollywood. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made the announcement on Wednesday,…
Alex Partridge,Politics reporter,Emer Moreau,Business reporterandDamian Grammaticas,Political correspondentThe prime minister has said Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich must "pay up now" to victims of the war in Ukraine or face court action.Mr…
AlamyThe chickens were in special packaging to control the meat's temperatureSupermarket chain Morrisons faces a £17m tax bill after losing a legal challenge over whether VAT should be charged on…
Lucy HookerBusiness reporterQualifications: experience working with children, stocky build, own big, white beard an advantage. But may need to tighten their belt.Santas taking up their seasonal roles in garden centres,…