New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices increased by 4.6% in July when compared with June but were 10.3% lower than July last year. The…
Updated / Friday, 22 Aug 2025 15:59 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's Jackson Hotel speech displayed on a television as traders work on Wall Street US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome…
Pre-tax profits at the Leonardo chain of hotels, formerly Jury's Inn, last year decreased by 84% to €2.29m. New accounts filed by Fattal Leonardo Operation (Ireland) Ltd - formerly Fattal…
The 15% tariff on Irish drinks exports to the US is a "disappointment" that will put the sector at a disadvantage, according to one of the country's leading distillers. The…
Starbucks expects non-binding bids for China business within 2 weeks - sources Updated / Friday, 22 Aug 2025 09:29 Starbucks' market share in China - home to more than a…
Updated / Friday, 22 Aug 2025 09:25 India government figures show that 450 million people lost a combined $2.3 billion annually on apps India's parliament has passed a sweeping bill…
German economy shrank 0.3% in second quarter as US tariffs slowed exports Germany's economy shrank by 0.3% in the second quarter compared with the first three months of the year,…
Rice prices in Japan soared by 90.7% in July year-on-year, official data showed today, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months offering some relief for Prime Minister Shigeru…
Simon JackBusiness editor, BBC NewsBBC/Spencer StokesCourt hearings to decide on the steel firm's future had previously been adjourned several timesThe UK's third-largest steelworks has been placed under government control, creating…
Rachel ClunBusiness reporter, BBC NewsUS President Donald Trump has backed down from setting high tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors imported from the European Union.Last month, Trump said pharmaceuticals and semiconductors…
Jennifer MeierhansBusiness reporterBBCTesco meal deal prices went up on ThursdayTesco has raised the price of its lunchtime meal deal in the latest example of rising food prices in the UK.The…
Tube staff to strike over pay and work conditionsShutterstockLondon Underground staff will strike from 5 September for seven daysThere will be rolling strike action across the London Underground (LU) beginning…