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A 'fragile' firm still recovering from the pandemic which "needed help not punishment" has lost its battle with the Revenue Commissioners concerning €211,453 received in the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS).

Oil prices fell today as traders waited for US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in the hope of some clarity on his policy agenda, including plans to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said today she would meet representatives from key financial services sectors, such as banking and insurance, over the coming months to formulate a new growth and competitiveness strategy.

The European Union launched a new challenge at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) today against China's rules on royalty rates for high-tech patents, amid escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.

Publisher Edco has been ordered to pay €64,000 to a saleswoman after deciding her rheumatological condition meant it was not "viable" for her to continue in the job because of the weight of the books she was selling.

Revolut has introduced a new feature which allows credit card customers to pay off their balance in instalments.

The European Central Bank is on track to lower inflation and cut interest rates but needs to have a deep think about how much further and how quickly policy should be eased, ECB board member Isabel Schnabel said over the weekend.

NovaUCD said today that 25 start-ups, which are aiming to raise over €55m in funding, pitched to an invited audience of more than 70 venture capitalists and angel investors at its annual Investor Day showcase event.

Work is to start next month on a new watersports facility designed to attract tourists on a year-round basis to the seaside town of Ardmore, Co Waterford.

Reach, the publisher of the Daily Mirror, expects its 2024 operating profit to beat market expectations, helped by a strong fourth quarter, it said today, driving its shares more than 20% up.

Investors prepared to welcome Donald Trump's second inauguration, anticipating benefits from his pro-business agenda, while remaining wary of his protectionist trade policies, particularly his stance on tariffs.

For budget furniture retailer IKEA, the fewer trade tariffs there are the better, the CEO of Ingka Group - the biggest global IKEA franchisee - told Reuters today as businesses braced for higher possible US tariffs under President Donald Trump.

A new guide has been launched to help people declutter their digital devices.

Dawn Meats has invested €1.5m in a new solar panel project at its Grannagh site in Co Waterford.

More than 80% of estate agents who are members of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland believe that current property prices are either "expensive" or "very expensive".

TikTok began restoring its services in the US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the US when he returns to power.

Economic fears have escalated into grievances among 60% of people, with many believing hostile actions such as violence can be necessary to bring about change, according to a global poll by communications firm Edelman.

As Trump moves back into the White House, Musk's unwanted involvement in the domestic affairs of US allies may have unintended consequences

Heineken's Indian unit United Breweries will resume beer supplies to India's Telangana state, the company said today, weeks after it halted supply over pricing and non-payment of dues by the state government.

The price of Donald Trump's new cryptocurrency called $TRUMP soared yesterday, with the amount held by the US president-elect and his associates now valued at more than $38 billion.