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Shell has not bid for BP and is not actively considering such a move, it said today, adding it was bound by UK regulations which mean such a statement ban it from making a bid for BP for the next six months.

Consumer sentiment improved marginally in June, new data shows.

Swedish fashion retailer H&M reported today a slightly bigger drop than expected in second-quarter sales and said it expected sales in June, measured in local currencies, to rise 3%.

Getting people to cooperate and do the right thing doesn't always require the threat of punishment or penalties

Oil prices inched higher, extending gains from the previous day as a larger-than-expected draw in US crude stocks signalled firm demand, while investors remained cautious about the Iran-Israel ceasefire and stability in the Middle East.

There is widespread concern among staff in the financial services sector over the possible effects of artificial intelligence, according to a new survey.

IBM plans to hire up to 75 software engineers, dedicated to research and development, as it expands its presence in Waterford.

More than a third of all commuters in Ireland are looking for a new job in order to have better commuting options according to a new survey.

The Economic and Social Research Institute has downgraded its forecast for house building and growth in the domestic economy for this year.

The Economic and Social Research Institute has downgraded its forecast for house building and growth in the domestic economy for this year.

The Government is lobbying for strong CAP and fisheries funding in the next seven-year EU budget as well as policies prioritising energy, connectivity and the digital sector, according to a Government policy paper issued to the European Commission which has been seen by RTÉ News.

Tánaiste Simon Harris has told the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting that the VAT rate for small businesses will be cut permanently in the Budget.

The European Commission is set to consider a ban on plant-based food products from being labelled with terms such as 'sausage', 'burger', or 'steak'.

Postmasters have warned that 40% of post offices could close unless Government funding for the network is increased.

Postmasters have warned that 40% of post offices could close unless Government funding for the network is increased.

Primark, the parent company of Penneys, is planning to cut around 150 jobs in Ireland, the UK and the US.

Making the most efficient use of your new domestic solar panel installation means a deep dive into usage and storage

Household appliances don't last as long as they used to – but the reason is more complicated than you might think, writes Adam Maguire.

Union members at RTÉ have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a 6% pay increase between May this year and December 2027.

Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung has warned that Europe risks hindering its progress in artificial intelligence compared with other parts of the world through over-regulation.