Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Peter HoskinsandAdam Hancock,Business reportersHiba Kola/ReutersThe price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time ever, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump…
Davey says war bonds needed to get defence spending moving ‘faster’
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said the government should start selling war bonds as there is a need to "move far faster" on UK defence spending. Under his…
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it ‘makes a deal with China’
Sakshi VenkatramanUS reporterUS President Donald Trump has threatened to slap a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if the country strikes a trade deal with China. "If Canada makes a deal…
70% of retail workers have experienced abuse – survey
Up to 70% of retail workers have personally experienced abusive language or behaviour from customers while working, according to new research. The survey of 500 retail workers was commissioned by…
Call for Irish EU Presidency to progress competitiveness
The Government has been urged to use Ireland's EU Presidency "to drive progress" on competitiveness and regulatory reform. In a new report, the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) said…
Ireland in unstable relationship with Donald Trump’s US
The prospect of a full-blown trade war between the EU and the US was averted for the second time in less than 12 months following President Donald Trump's dramatic U-turn…
Leader of the Snack: How Mars became a food behemoth
When you hear the brand 'Mars', you almost certainly think of chocolate - most likely the Mars Bar itself. Maybe you also think of Snickers, or M&Ms, or even the…
Bluetongue case in Wexford ‘deeply worrying’, says IFA
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has said the confirmation of a case of the bluetongue virus in Co Wexford is "deeply worrying". However, it said its message to farmers is…