More than 1.2 billion domestic payments were made on Irish cards, valued at almost €50 billion, in the first half of 2026, new figures from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland…

Kenya's competition regulator has approved Diageo's sale of its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Japan's Asahi Holdings, the brewer said today. Guinness owner Diageo announced in December 2025…

The European Commissioner with responsibility for tech regulation has said that global rules on artificial intelligence (AI) are "really needed". Commission Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna…

Shares in drinks group C&C jumped over 5% today after it said it had agreed a deal with Asahi UK to acquire all of its UK wholesale interests for a…

UK economy grows at fastest pace since February 2025 on possible AI boost Updated / Friday, 11 Sep 2026 09:43 Getty The UK economy expanded by 1% in the first…

Analysis: The move to get applicants to complete multiple interviews for jobs is another form of the conservative bias around hiring in many firms This article is now available as…

Oil prices fell today but remained on course for a weekly gain of more than 8% while US diesel prices hit a record high as attacks along Middle East shipping…

Primark, the budget fashion chain being spun off from Associated British Foods, will launch home delivery in Britain, the group said today, ending its long-standing resistance to direct-to-consumer online sales.…

Glenveagh Properties H1 profits and revenues sink, but raises home completions guidance Updated / Thursday, 10 Sep 2026 12:58 Glenveagh said its average selling price rose to about €402,000 from…

Nutrition supplement maker Glanbia said today that its Chief Financial Officer Mark Garvey plans to retire from the group after 13 years in the job. Mark Garvey will step down…