The Government has committed over €5bn in capital investment for housing delivery next year. This is in addition to investment by the Land Development Agency and Approved Housing Bodies. In…
The Government is reducing the VAT rate for food and catering businesses, and for hairdressing services from 13.5% down to 9%. The measure, which was announced in today's Budget, will…
The Minister for Finance has announced that as of 1 January 2026, the national minimum wage will increase by €0.65 per hour to €14.15 per hour. Linked to that, the…
The Government will reduce the VAT rate on the sale of completed apartments to 9% from 13.5%, from tonight until the end of December 2030. Announcing Budget 2026, Minister for…
Christine RoTechnology ReporterChristine RoSeveral months ago Andie started playing around with a fitness app. It recommended that she substantially increase her protein intake.The hard part for her was doing so…
Getty ImagesParamount has named former New York Times opinion writer Bari Weiss to lead CBS News, in the latest move by new owners to reshape one of America's leading news…
Paul SeddonPolitical reporter andKate WhannelPolitical reporterWatch: Shadow chancellor pledges tax rebate for young peopleThe Conservatives say they would give young people a £5,000 tax rebate in their first job, in…
Aston Martin warns of losses amid US tariffsGetty ImagesThe firm released a statement on Monday saying it had launched an immediate review into costsAston Martin Lagonda has warned of further…
Faarea MasudBusiness reporterAsahi has partially restarted production at all six of its breweries in Japan after it was forced to close them due to a cyber-attack.Several major shops in Japan…
First-time buyers could save hundreds in sales plan, government saysCharlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesPlans for a major reform of the house-buying system, which aim to cut costs, reduce delays…
Zoe KleinmanTechnology editor andCharlotte EdwardsTechnology reporterNearly 30 million people in the UK who bought an Apple or Samsung smartphone between 2015 and 2024 may be entitled to about £17 if…
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterJapanese stocks have hit a record high after the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) named Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning the pro-business politician to be…