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Former solicitor Lynn jailed for stealing over €18m

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 15:35
Former solicitor Michael Lynn has been jailed for five and a half years for stealing just over €18m from financial institutions in 2006 and 2007.

Ex-Altada executive wins €10,000 over 'illegal' wage cuts

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 14:55
The former chief technical officer of artificial intelligence start-up Altada has secured an order for €10,000 over an "illegal" cut to his wages in the months before the company went into receivership in late 2022.

Mortgage lenders offering cash incentives for switchers

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 13:31
Five lenders are now offering cash incentives and easy switching packages in a bid to attract mortgage customers, according to doddl.ie.

EU opens formal investigation into TikTok

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 12:56
The European Union will investigate whether ByteDance's TikTok breached online content rules aimed at protecting children and ensuring transparent advertising, an official has said, putting the social media platform at risk of a hefty fine.

Lloyds tries again to get approval for McCabes deal

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 12:49
Lloyds Pharmacy has resubmitted a new application to the competition regulator for approval of its proposed takeover of the McCabes Pharmacy Group.

Fingal wants more info on Dublin Airport's expansion plan

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 11:59
Fingal County Council has asked daa to submit extensive further information to support its application for planning permission to expand Dublin airport and increase the passenger cap.

AIB's new appointment to support green strategy

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 11:22
AIB said today it has appointed Paul Travers as Managing Director Climate Capital at the bank.

UK property prices show first annual rise since August

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 10:46
The prices of homes being put up for sale in Britain have risen in annual terms for the first time in six months as demand from buyers strengthened, according to an industry survey that added to signs of stabilisation in the housing market.

Forvia to shed jobs in Europe amid Chinese competition

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 10:20
French automotive supplier Forvia said it plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs in Europe over the next five years as part of a plan to boost profits in the face of Chinese competition.

Aldi announces price cuts on 81 more products

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 09:58
Supermarket chain Aldi said today it was cutting the prices of another 81 of its most popular products, as part of its commitment to offering customers the highest-quality products at the lowest possible prices.

All you ever wanted to know about shipping containers

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 09:25
How a simple corrugated box made it possible for us to access global products in a timely, secure and cost-effective manner

Carelon Global Solutions announces 100 new jobs

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 09:15
Carelon Global Solutions has announced a further 100 jobs at its Irish R&D hub.

Nintendo slides on reports of delayed Switch successor

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 08:27
Nintendo shares fell 6% today after reports by games media and Bloomberg that its next-generation console will be delayed until early 2025 from later this year.

China travel spend for New Year beats pre-Covid levels

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 08:03
Tourism revenues in China during the Lunar New Year holidays that ended on Saturday surged by 47.3% year-on-year and surpassed 2019 levels, thanks to a domestic travel boom amid a longer-than-usual break, official data shows.

Oil down as sticky US inflation heightens demand concerns

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 07:45
Oil prices fell as investor attention returned to the demand outlook after reports of higher producer prices in the US, the world's biggest oil user, stoked worries that sticky inflation and higher interest rates would limit fuel consumption growth.

Elliott Advisors considers a new cash bid for Currys

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 07:30
Investment management firm Elliott Advisors is considering making a new cash bid for electricals retailer Currys after the activist investor's initial offer of £700m was rebuffed, The Times in the UK reported today.

Minister requests meeting with RTÉ DG and Board Chair

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 07:10
Minister for Media Catherine Martin has requested RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst and Chair of the Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh meet her at department headquarters this morning.

Majority cut down on driving over fuel costs - survey

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 05:00
62% of motorists have cut back on driving due to the cost of fuel, and motorists spend an average of €220 per month on vehicle running costs, according to a new report by online car marketplace Carzone.

Yuno Energy cuts electricity prices again

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 05:00
Yuno Energy is cutting its electricity rates for new customers from today for the third time this year.

Bank of Ireland's housing funding rising by 40% to €2.5b

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 05:00
Bank of Ireland is increasing its funding for housing development by 40% with the aim of supporting the construction of 25,000 homes.

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