Is the worst over on oil prices?
Is the worst over on oil prices?
Consumers are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief as oil prices fall after a shaky peace deal was agreed in the Middle East. But the hangover from the blockade…
Warm weather and promotions boost UK retail sales in May
Warm weather and promotions boost UK retail sales in May
British retail sales rose more than expected in May, boosted by good weather and promotions from retailers, despite concerns about the war in Iran pushing up the cost of living,…
Brent heads for 9% weekly loss, traders eye truce outlook
Brent heads for 9% weekly loss, traders eye truce outlook
Updated / Friday, 19 Jun 2026 18:30 Several tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday after the presidents of Iran and the US signed an interim deal to end…
Ladbrokes-owner Entain explores options for CEE unit
Ladbrokes-owner Entain explores options for CEE unit
Ladbrokes-owner Entain has begun exploring options for its joint venture in Central and Eastern Europe, including a possible sale, three people familiar with the matter said. Entain, which operates BetMGM…
SpaceX shares fall as post-IPO frenzy loses steam
SpaceX shares fall as post-IPO frenzy loses steam
Shares of SpaceX dropped more than 6% last night, as the post-IPO frenzy that briefly placed Elon Musk's rockets-to-AI firm among the world's top five most valuable companies appeared to…
Japan inflation unchanged in May after Bank of rate hike
Japan inflation unchanged in May after Bank of rate hike
Japan's core inflation was unchanged in May from April, government data showed today, days after the central bank hiked rates to a 31-year high because of the Middle East war.…
Russia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatums
Russia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatums
Russia said it was open to dialogue with European countries but would not accept ultimatums, as signs increase that the EU may seek talks with Moscow after largely shunning contacts…
Government will retain home solar panel grant – minister
Government will retain home solar panel grant – minister
The grant for households installing rooftop solar panels will remain in place for the lifetime of the current Government, the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien has…
Oil prices fall after US, Iran sign ceasefire deal
Oil prices fall after US, Iran sign ceasefire deal
Oil prices fell again today after the US and Iran signed an interim agreement that would end the Iran war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and waive US sanctions on…
Kilkenny first county to have full broadband coverage
Kilkenny first county to have full broadband coverage
Kilkenny has become the first county in Ireland to have full broadband coverage, which marks the first in a series of county completion milestones to be reached this year. More…
Tesco sales rise despite ‘uncertainty’ due to Iran war
Tesco sales rise despite ‘uncertainty’ due to Iran war
Updated / Thursday, 18 Jun 2026 11:49 Tesco said that like-for-like sales rose to 3.3% to £838m in its Irish stores Supermarket chain Tesco has revealed an increase in sales…
Action plan to tackle financial crime, money laundering
Action plan to tackle financial crime, money laundering
Updated / Thursday, 18 Jun 2026 13:11 Ensuring financial institutions keep pace with new technologies - including AI and crypto - so criminals cannot exploit them, is also among the…