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NTMA sells €1 billion of bonds in final auction of 2024

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:41
The National Treasury Management Agency has completed an auction of €1 billion of benchmark Irish Government bonds, which are due to mature in 2031 and 2034.

UK fiscal watchdog warns of soaring debt in the future

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:30
British public debt is likely to soar to triple its current level over the next 50 years if future governments do not take action, due to pressures from an ageing population, climate change and security risks, a watchdog gas warned today.

Lilly to create 150 more jobs at Limerick plant

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:30
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly has announced a further €927 million investment at its facility at Raheen in Limerick, creating a further 150 jobs there.

Regulator opens review of Shein, Temu, TikTok and more

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:07
The media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has opened a review of online platforms amid concerns that people are having difficulty reporting illegal content.

Regulator opens review of Shein, Temu, TikTok and more

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:07
The media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has opened a review of online platforms amid concerns that people are having difficulty reporting illegal content.

Ryanair predicts fares will be down for remainder of year

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:04
The group chief executive of Ryanair has said the airline expects fares to be lower for the remainder of this year.

Murdoch succession battle to play out in US courtroom

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 08:30
A closed-door court battle over control of Rupert Murdoch's media empire begins on September 16, and could determine the future of Fox News and the Wall Street Journal.

John Lewis on track for 'significantly higher' profits

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 08:23
UK retailer the John Lewis Partnership reported a 91% reduction in first half losses and said it was on track to deliver "significantly higher" full-year profit as its turnaround plan gathers pace.

Bunq to increase headcount by 70% this year

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 08:00
Dutch challenger bank bunq has announced plans to grow its global headcount by 70% to more than 730 employees by the end of this year

Videogame firms hit with 'tricking consumers' complaint

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 07:34
Videogame companies Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Roblox RBLX.N and four others have been hit with an EU consumer complaint accusing them of misleading gamers into spending money.

Fevertree cuts revenue forecast due to bad weather

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 07:23
Fevertree Drinks has cut its annual revenue growth forecast as unexpected wet weather at the start of its key summer season dampened sales for the British beverage maker.

Couche-Tard mulls higher offer for Seven & i - reports

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 07:12
Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard is discussing how much it could raise the offer price to buy Japan's Seven & i Holdings, Bloomberg News reported today, citing unnamed sources familiar with Couche-Tard's internal talks.

Why Apple's €14 billion is bad timing for Govt's budget planning

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 07:05
Public knowledge that Ireland is set to receive a tax windfall will increase pressure to loosen the purse strings in Budget 2025

€500m investment to create 1,000 jobs at Blackrock Health

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 07:00
Blackrock Health Group has announced it is to create 1,000 in Dublin and Galway over the next five years.

44% of employees suffering from financial stress - survey

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 00:23
New research shows that 44% of employees who responded to a recent survey said they are suffering from financial stress.

44% of employees suffering from financial stress - survey

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 00:23
New research shows that 44% of employees who responded to a recent survey said they are suffering from financial stress.

ECB expected to further cut interest rates

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 00:01
The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% later today.

Irish data watchdog launches inquiry into Google AI model

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 00:00
The Irish Data Protection Commission has opened an inquiry into whether Google complied with EU privacy laws in the development of one of its artificial intelligence models.

Push for 'dynamic pricing' rules after Oasis ticket row

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 18:08
European Union politicians are backing calls for new rules around the use of "dynamic pricing" when selling online goods, after Oasis fans complained about massively inflated ticket prices for a string of sell-out shows by the British band.

Samsung Elec plans global job cuts of up to 30%

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 17:34
Samsung Electronics, the world's top maker of smartphones, TVs and memory chips, is cutting up to 30% of its overseas staff at some divisions, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

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