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Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Apple App Store in US

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:34
Epic Games' popular multiplayer shooter game "Fortnite" is available again on Apple's App Store in the US, capping a ban of nearly five years and marking a major win for the video game company.

Finance Solutions to create 100 jobs as part of expansion

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:27
Finance Solutions, part of mortgage broker Howden, has announced plans to create 100 jobs and grow mortgage approvals to €2 billion by 2027.

SSE cuts its investment expectations by £3 billion

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 07:59
British utility SSE has today cut its five-year investment plans by £3 billion, citing a changing macroeconomic environment across the energy sector.

JD Sports warns US tariffs could hit prices and demand

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 07:50
Sportswear retailer JD Sports has today posted a 2% fall in first-quarter sales and warned that higher prices in its key US market from President Donald Trump's tariffs could hit customer demand, sending its shares down 6%.

Greencoat Renewables gets OK for Johannesburg listing

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 07:33
Wind and solar energy group Greencoat Renewables confirmed today that the Johannesburg Stock Exchange has granted approval to the company for a secondary listing on the Alternative Exchange of the JSE.

Currys up annual profit outlook for third time this year

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 07:20
British electricals retailer Currys has today raised its annual profit forecast for the third time this year as rising sales countered growing costs.

UK inflation jumps to higher-than-expected 3.5%, ONS says

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 07:14
Britain suffered a bigger-than-expected inflation surge in April, including in areas watched closely by the Bank of England which investors now believe will have to slow its already gradual pace of interest rate cuts.

Marks & Spencer says cyberattack to cost it £300m

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 07:09
British retailer Marks & Spencer said today that a "highly sophisticated cyber" attack would cost it about £300m in operating profit, with disruption set to run into July.

Insurance company OUTsurance announces 100 new jobs

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 07:06
Insurance company OUTsurance Ireland has announced the creation of 100 new jobs over the next year.

G7 finance talks begin under strain of US tariffs

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 03:40
G7 members have begun tough discussions in Canada, seeking to restore stability in the face of economic turbulence from US President Donald Trump's tariffs and to strengthen support for Ukraine.

Canada seeks to send 'strong message' at G7 finance talks

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 03:40
Canada sought to send a firm message with a Ukrainian minister's presence at the start of a G7 finance leaders gathering, where war in Ukraine and economic turmoil from US President Donald Trump's tariffs remain top of mind.

Energy-related emissions at lowest level in 30 years

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 00:00
Greenhouse gas emissions from Ireland's usage of energy are now at their lowest level for more than 30 years after falling for a third consecutive year.

IPU call for urgent funding to secure post office network

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 00:00
The Irish Postmasters' Union (IPU) has said the country's post office network urgently needs an investment of €15 million per year over five years to secure the future of the service.

Karen's Diner management admits money "owed" to worker

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:17
An ex-employee of theme restaurant Karen's Diner, which sells itself on the performance of rude service, has secured a Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) ruling that she is due hundreds of euro in unpaid tips, in the third such decision against the chain.

EU plans €2 flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 16:45
The EU has said it is preparing to impose a €2 flat fee on the billions of low-value packages that flood into the bloc each year, the great majority from China.

Musk says committed to being Tesla CEO in 5 years' time

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 14:56
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk said today at an economic forum in Qatar that he was still committed to being Tesla CEO in five years' time "unless I die".

Firm shouldn't be held liable for losses after sacking

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 14:34
The chief executive of a veterinary business has told a tribunal that he has "never heard of a veterinary surgeon on the dole", with lawyers arguing that the firm's unfairly dismissed former clinical director was choosing new jobs that suited her desire to work and give childcare to her daughter.

Canada's inflation rate plunges on lower energy prices

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 14:16
Canada's inflation rate plunged in April on lower energy prices, with food costs continuing to rise, the national statistical agency said today.

New machines to help clear storm damaged forests

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 13:49
Forest Industries Ireland has said more than 30 new timber harvesting machines have been brought into Ireland to speed up the harvesting of storm damaged forests.

Profits down at Riverdance firm due to absence of US tour

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 13:03
Post tax profits slumped at the company behind Riverdance last year by 87% to €247,065 due mainly to Riverdance not touring the US in 2024.

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