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Flexible work code is welcomed by employers and employees alike

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 08:15
Broad welcome for the new Code of Practice for Employers and Employees around the right to request flexible and remote working

Vodafone sells Italian operations in €8bn deal

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 08:00
The deal is the third major step in reshaping its portfolio selling its Spanish operations and merging its British unit with Hutchison's Three last year

Faulty goods and services fuels 20% jump in calls to consumer watchdog

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 00:05
Nearly 9,000 consumers were referred to the Small Claims Court, including over 1,000 people who had issues with domestic appliances

Spending on groceries up 10% last month after steep decline in January

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 00:05
Spending by customers increased by 4% in February compared to January, with large increases seen with spending in groceries, health and beauty, and with airlines, AIB data shows

Housing permits soar 47% but questions remain over supply

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 19:13
the number of housing units that received planning permissions between October and the end of December rose to over 11,180, compared with the almost 7,600 units in the same period a year earlier

Crude oil prices jump to $85.25 as IEA forecasts more global demand this year

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 18:51
Crude oil prices rose as the International Energy Agency's predicted a tighter market in 2024 and raised its view on oil demand growth this ...

Shannon LNG propose floating gas storage facility in north Kerry

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 18:18
The new proposal involves a floating ship which would be moored to a jetty at a depth of 21 metres

Policymaker calls for two ECB rate cuts before the break in August

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 18:16
The Frankfurt-based central bank has monetary policy decisions scheduled for April 11, June 6 and July 18.

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 16:03
New appointees with Irish Solar Energy Industry Association, NFP Ireland, Rotate, Urbeo, Sisk and Lakeland Dairies

AB InBev's shares slip on stake sale by tobacco giant

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 15:17
The sale will see Altria's holding in the company reduced to about 8.1% or 7.8%

Eir-owner Iliad targets €10bn in revenues across Europe this year

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:39
Group is aiming to become the fifth-largest mobile operator in Europe, Iliad said

Shell weakens targets for carbon-emission cuts in next decade

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:22
The change reflects Shell’s move away from supplying renewable power to homes

Nestle investors ask company to make more healthy food items

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:17
Move comes after investing charity criticised the world’s biggest food maker for relying too 'heavily on sales of less healthy foods' and not doing enough to drive sales of more nutritious products

Europe's car makers still struggle with universal electric charging plugs

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:01
Car makers bringing new electric vehicles to market in Europe are virtually united in common gripes — not about consumer demand or government ...

IPhone maker's profit soars 33% as AI buoys sales

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 13:41
With Apple making up more than half of Hon Hai revenue, challenges remain.

Inflation cools in February to 3.4% as energy prices fall further 

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:47
February figures marks only the fourth time that annual inflation has fallen below 5% since September 2021

Uncovering fast fashion: Why cheap clothing is devastating for the planet

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:33
Mass consumption is evident in the global fashion industry but has a myriad of impacts, including huge waste

Report finds consumer fatigue is impacting sustainability progress

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:23
The global energy crisis and cost-of-living challenges continue to impact Irish households, with 69% of Irish consumers saying they can’t absorb a bill increase of 10%

PTSB shares fall 6% even as European stock markets reach new record high

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:10
Shares have now lost 20% in the past month and are now trading 40% lower from levels a year ago

ECB must cut rate twice before summer break, Stournaras says

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 08:18
“We need to start cutting rates soon so that our monetary policy does not become too restrictive,” Stournaras said in an interview in London

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