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Italian luxury group Prada has today reported 21% growth in operating profit last year, in line with analysts' forecasts, amid speculation about a potential acquisition of smaller rival Versace.

Business executives have been in a state of limbo over Donald Trump's fluctuating plans to impose major tariffs since he took office in January. His latest announcement does not end that uncertainty.

Abrdn said it would add back dropped vowels in its name after a widely-mocked rebrand four years ago and start a search for a new chair, as CEO Jason Windsor unveiled a strategy revamp for the embattled fund manager.

Fingal County Council has refused planning permission to Dublin airport operator's plan to demolish spiral parking ramps at Dublin Airport's Terminal 1.

CSO data shows how Irish households are dealing with such climate change issues as energy bills, retrofitting grants and car use

New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that new car registrations fell in February, but new electric car registrations increased.

British bakery and fast food chain Greggs said sales growth slowed further in the early weeks of 2025, with "challenging" weather conditions in January, and as its chief executive warned of a "tough" year ahead.

International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has today reported a drop in revenues for the six months to the end of January and said it was too early to issue guidance for the full year.

Ryanair has today reported a 14% jump in passenger numbers for February as it operated over 71,360 fliights during the month.

Permanent TSB Group Holding has reported higher profits and income for 2024 and said it was in "prime position" to continue to provide competition in the Irish market.

Switzerland's Lindt & Spruengli has today reported a slightly better than expected full-year operating profit, despite historically high cocoa prices.

As a joint report warns that Ireland must act to avoid massive financial costs from missing its 2030 climate targets, Environment Correspondent George Lee examines what could happen next.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada to destroy the country's economy to make it easier for the United States to annex its northern neighbour.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada to destroy the country's economy to make it easier for the United States to annex its northern neighbour.

US President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada have taken effect, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%, launching new trade conflicts with the top three US trading partners.

US President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada have taken effect, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%, launching new trade conflicts with the his country's top three trading partners.

Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Energy Darragh O'Brien will seek Government approval to develop a State-led liquified natural gas terminal.

Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Energy Darragh O'Brien will seek Government approval today to develop a State-led liquified natural gas terminal.

Derry and Coleraine are set to receive a share of £1.5 billion (€1.8bn) in UK funding for neighbourhoods.

Two Government advisory councils have come together to warn that Ireland must act to avoid massive financial costs from missing its 2030 climate targets.