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35% of people struggling to cope with inflation - study

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 04:28
The latest monthly Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey has found that 35% of consumers said they are struggling to cope with the impact of inflation on their household finances.

35% of people struggling to cope with inflation - study

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 04:28
The latest monthly Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey has found that 35% of consumers said they are struggling to cope with the impact of inflation on their household finances.

International protection applicants face work barriers

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 00:01
A new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has revealed a strong demand for work permits among international protection applicants but also finds that challenges remain for those seeking employment.

Ten complaints against BOI upheld by ombudsman

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 00:01
Bank of Ireland Group had more complaints against it upheld, substantially upheld or partially upheld by the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) last year than any other financial services provider.

Court blocks further strike action at engineering firm

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 15:39
The High Court has granted an injunction blocking further strike action at mechanical engineering firm HA O'Neil, a division of Jones Engineering.

No renegotiation of Windsor Framework – NI Secretary

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 15:16
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris has said there will be no renegotiation of the UK/EU deal to address issues linked to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Planning permission refused for 1,180 Dublin homes

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 14:58
An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission to over 1,000 homes planned for Baldoyle in Dublin 13.

US weekly jobless claims edge lower

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 12:50
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits edged down last week, showing no signs yet that the recent financial market turbulence following the failure of two regional banks was having an impact on the economy.

Bank of England raises UK interest rates again

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 12:03
The Bank of England raised interest rates by a further quarter of a percentage point today and said it expects the surge in British inflation to cool faster than before, despite a surprise jump in price growth announced yesterday.

Accenture set to cut 19,000 jobs worldwide

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 11:54
Accenture has today lowered its annual revenue and profit forecasts and said it would cut about 2.5% of workforce, or 19,000 jobs, the latest sign that the worsening global economic outlook was sapping corporate spending on IT services.

AIB Group Chief Technology Officer to leave the bank

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 11:42
AIB's Group Chief Technology Officer is to leave the bank.

Toshiba board accepts $15 billion buyout proposal

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 11:39
The Toshiba board has accepted a buyout offer from a group led by private equity firm Japan Industrial Partners, valuing the company at 2 trillion yen ($15.2 billion), the company said today.

ITTA chief Pat Dawson to retire next month

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 10:46
Pat Dawson, the chief executive of the Irish Travel Agents Association, has today announced his intention to retire from the association at the end of April after 13 years in the role.

Swiss National Bank ups rates, says bank crisis stopped

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 10:14
The Swiss National Bank has today raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points and declared that measures to support Credit Suisse had "put a halt to the crisis".

European bank shares fall as crisis leaves mark

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 10:08
Banking shares slipped in Europe today as the instability that surged through the global banking system this month is prompting investors to adjust to more challenging economic and lending conditions ahead.

Dog-friendly workplaces could bring major benefits

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 10:00
41% of dog owners would attend the workplace more often if they could bring their dogs according to a new survey.

Here are the 5 skills all new employees need

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:33
We live in an era where squiggly careers are the norm so what are the important soft skills employers are looking for?

Norway central bank raises rate to 3% - as expected

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:19
Norway's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 3% today to rein in inflation and said it would likely raise it again in May and also after that to hit 3.5% this summer.

Actavo Events agrees deal for UK's Star Live

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 08:49
Actavo Events, the events division of infrastructure operations partner Actavo, has agreed a deal to buy the mobile seating and stage fleet of Star Live, the UK-based specialist production agency.

Tech sector in a 'state of flux' as job cuts continue

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 08:21
The director of Technology Ireland has said recent lay-offs by technology companies shows that the sector is somewhat in a state of flux.

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