Friday, November 15, 2024

Bussiness

Numbers working in construction nears peak seen two decades ago

The number of people employed in the construction sector reached more than 198,000 in 2022, according to new figures from the Central Statistics...

Circle K owner launches massive takeover proposal for 7-Eleven

Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard is one of the biggest forecourt operators in Ireland since acquiring the former Topaz chain from businessman Denis O’Brien in 2015...

Who is Mike Lynch, the tech tycoon missing off Italy?

Technology tycoon Mike Lynch - reportedly one of six tourists missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Italy - founded software...

More Northern Ireland firms urged to trial four-day working week

A LISBURN firm which introduced a four-day working week without cutting staff salaries believes it now has a competitive edge in attracting new talent.Global...

SMEs account for 99.8% of all businesses in Ireland and employ two thirds of workforce

Small and medium-sized enterprises accounted for a whopping 99.8 per cent of all businesses in the Republic in 2022, according to the Central Statistics...

Slow payment of business costs grant ‘concerning’ – RAI

The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has said it is deeply concerning that some businesses are still awaiting payment of the Increased Cost of...

Ted Baker to close remaining UK and Irish stores

Fashion chain Ted Baker will close all its stores in the UK and Ireland this week, bringing an end to its position on high...

Pace of grocery inflation has slowed sharply but prices are still rising

A survey of over 30,000 products on Irish supermarket shelves found that shoppers paid 2.8pc more for these goods in the 12 weeks to...

US Firm RiverStone Chooses Northern Ireland For £2.5 Million R&D Project – Business Eye

US firm RiverStone has chosen Northern Ireland for a £2.5million Research & Development (R&D) project to create a new and innovative re-insurance platform called...

Corre Energy says parent has transferred part of stake to settle loan

The transaction, which Corre Energy PLC says was notified to the plc on August 15, is one of a complex set of dealings involving...

Fuel sector seeks action on high petrol and diesel prices

The proportion of the price of diesel accounted for by tax will hit 54% following an expected increase in the carbon tax in October's...

The week ahead in business: CSO figures on business in Ireland, and Eurostat update on inflation

The report will share insights on employee numbers, turnover and the number of enterprises operating in the economy.An update on production in building and...

Latest news