One in five people expect to retire fully – survey
Just one in five adults expect to fully retire and stop working in the traditional manner, according to new research from Irish Life. The Life100+ Report is based on nationally…
Can the EU find its energy independence in the Arctic?
Shrouded in darkness for six months of the year and sparsely populated, the Arctic's vast expanse may appear too remote to rank high on the EU's agenda. Yet, Brussels's focus…
15% rise in adult fares for public transport from January
Adult fares for public transport will increase by an average of 15% from January 2027 under new fare structures announced by the National Transport Authority (NTA). In Dublin, a 90-minute…
Labour proposes monthly groceries supplement at think-in
The Labour Party is proposing a €100-per-child monthly groceries supplement for families over the winter to help deal with the cost of living. Labour Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash put forward…
Grafton’s H1 profit rises on Ireland and Iberia growth
Grafton Group, which owns Woodie's DIY and Chadwicks here, today reported higher revenues and profits for the six months to the end of June and said that trading conditions are…
Service sector growth remains robust, employment stalls
Growth in the services sector remained robust in August on stronger new business, although employment in the sector registered no increase for only the fourth time in five and a…
Stormont urged to agree budget or face industrial action
Trade unions have urged the Stormont Executive to agree on a fair budget or face an intensifying programme of industrial action. The warning comes as the executive is five months…
Flyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
ByTheo Leggett International business correspondentAs the country sweltered through one of the many heatwaves of a baking summer in late June, towering thunderclouds were gathering over the south of England…
Live music event for charity to raise cash for Christmas dinners
A charity is hosting a music event to fund a project that helps families with the costs of Christmas.The Greenaway Foundation provides families in Kent, Sussex and Surrey with ingredients…
