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A presence of fresh rat droppings and no traceability of unidentified frozen meats were some of the reasons enforcement orders were served on food businesses last month, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has said.

New research has found there was increase in workplace conflict in 2023.

Tasks performed by early career practitioners are those most vulnerable to AI so fewer tax trainees may be needed in the future

RTÉ has launched a new 'Register of Gifts' which will require employees and contractors to declare any gifts they receive that are above a value of €50.

The Bank of Canada has today held its key lending rate at 5%, saying it is looking for signs that falling inflation will stick before it begins to cut rates.

The World Trade Organization said today that global trade should rebound this year from an unexpected slump in 2023, but warned that regional conflicts, geopolitical tensions and economic policy uncertainty risked darkening the picture.

Switzerland's government said today that UBS and three other systemically relevant banks must face tougher capital requirements to shield the country's wider economy, a year after the rescue of Credit Suisse.

The number of new private electric cars licensed here in the first three months of 2024 has fallen by nearly 10%, while licensing of hybrid electric cars has increased sharply, according to the Central Statistics Office.

US consumer prices increased more than expected in March amid rises in the costs of gasoline and shelter, casting further doubt on whether the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in June.

Germany's Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof is to be taken over by a consortium of US investor Richard Baker and German businessman Bernd Beetz, the retailer said today.

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said that he is looking to introduce measures to assist struggling businesses.

New figures from the Central Bank show that average mortgage rates in Ireland rose to 4.29% in February from 4.27% in January.

A total of 4,005 buyers have been approved and 1,517 homes already bought using the First Home Scheme, new figures show today.

Senior officials in the Unite trade union wanted to "do a deal" with Brendan Ogle on an exit package so that he would not pursue a promotion to become regional secretary for the Republic of Ireland, a witness has told the Workplace Relations Commisison.

Russia has hit two energy sites in aerial strikes on southern Ukraine overnight, officials said, the latest in Moscow's targeting of the country's power network.

New Zealand's central bank held its cash rate steady today, as expected, cautioning that interest rates need to remain restrictive for a sustained period to drive inflation down to its 1% to 3% target.

There are ways to challenge toxic behaviour and make safe and effective interventions if you witness bullying or harassment at work

A psychological therapist demoted after being accused of deliberately allowing a patient to see up her skirt during a counselling session - and allegedly telling her to "take a good look" - has received a recommendation for over €177,000 in compensation.

Britain's air traffic services provider NATS said Warren East would take over as chairman from September 1, naming the former boss of Rolls-Royce and ARM to succeed Paul Golby who has been in the role for 10 years.

German sportswear brand Puma is using this year's Olympic Games and its partnership with sprint champions Jamaica to focus on speed as it jostles with Adidas and Nike to carve out space in an increasingly competitive running and lifestyle market.