Costs hitting hospitality business viability – research
Pubs and the wider hospitality sector are struggling to keep up with rising costs which are threatening to make many businesses unviable, new research has indicated. A report by Dublin…
Govt should reject proposed minimum wage increase – SFA
The Small Firms Association has called on the Government to reject the proposed increase in the national minimum wage in the forthcoming budget to help small businesses cope with rising…
Low pay ‘endemic’ in Ireland’s labour market – report
One in three workers earn less than a living wage and struggle to make ends meet, according to new research led by University College Dublin. The Working Life on Low…
Political attention set as Budget 2027 on the horizon
Roll up! Roll up! Budget 2027 is coming to town. Aside from the ongoing fallout from the latest garda whistleblower revelations; political attention is now set to hone in on…
Acquired Memories: The boom in pop culture collectables
For some people, simply reading the words 'revenge dress' will be enough to invoke the image of the item of clothing Sotheby’s is about to put to auction. Worn by…
Bank of England sounds inflation alarm as it holds rates
The Bank of England predicted British inflation will top 4% early next year as it held interest rates unchanged today, and Governor Andrew Bailey warned explicitly that prolonged conflict in…
