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The General Secretary of the Communications Workers' Union has said the job of TV licence inspectors has become more difficult over the last year.

Monaghan based renewable energy services firm, NRG Panel, has bought Galway based JFW Renewables.

Euro zone inflation slowed across the board last month, reinforcing expectations for a European Central Bank interest rate cut in June, even as rising energy costs and a weak euro cloud the outlook, final data from Eurostat showed today.

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath is urging businesses who are using the Tax Debt Warehousing scheme to engage early with Revenue ahead of the May 1 deadline to discuss their individual circumstances and agree arrangements to address their liabilities.

The US Federal Reserve's ongoing fight against inflation could take "longer than expected," the head of the US central bank said last night, further paring back the chances of early rate cuts.

An agreement has been reached to reopen Tara Mines after nine months in care and maintenance.

Co Sligo-based co-op Aurivo, which owns and produces the Connacht Gold dairy brand, today reported lower profits and revenues for 2023 after what it called "an extremely challenging year" for it and the wider sector nationally.

ASML, the largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers, reported weaker than expected first-quarter new bookings today, although sales to China held up despite US-led restrictions on what it can export.

Adidas has today raised its 2024 profit outlook after what the German sportswear giant said was a better than expected first quarter.

United Airlines Holdings last night forecast stronger-than-expected earnings in the current quarter, after reporting a narrower-than-expected loss in the first quarter, on robust demand for travel.

Entain has today posted first-quarter online gaming revenue ahead of expectation, helped by an increase in customers even as the British gambling group grappled with stiff competition and regulatory pressures in its main markets.

British online fashion retailer ASOS sunk to a first-half loss, as it battles competition from Chinese giant Shein and self-inflicted problems from excess stock, but it said it still expected an improvement over the year.

LVMH's sales slowed in the first quarter as rising prices prompted more shoppers who aspire to own its luxury labels to hold back on splashing out thousands of dollars on handbags and other accessories.

Ireland ranks "third in the world" for the number of pubs per capita despite an overall decline, with the drop being offset by a rise in off licences according to analysis from the Health Research Board (HRB).

British consumer price inflation slowed by less than expected to a two-and-a-half-year low of 3.2% in annual terms in March, down from a 3.4% increase in February, the Office for National Statistics said today.

An organisation representing small businesses has called for decisive action on the issue of rising business costs from the new Cabinet led by Taoiseach Simon Harris.

Separate pay deals have been agreed at An Post and telecoms company eir.

IKEA Ireland is opening its first ever logistics facility in Ireland today.

Trade union SIPTU has said that a survey of its members highlights the role increasing drug use and racism is playing in the abuse and anti-social behaviour faced by staff on the public transport network.

Trade unions have welcomed the announcement by the Department of Health that the special scheme of paid leave, for workers suffering from long-Covid, has been temporarily extended for three months.