ONE of the biggest savings for households can be made by switching a mortgage to another provider. This does not apply to those on tracker mortgages, which are ultra cheap. For those on variable rates the savings can amount to thousands of euro a...
Read MoreRent caps in ‘pressure zones’ to end spiralling costs to be announced today
In-demand locations will be subject to rent caps under plans to be announced today, the Irish Independent can reveal. Housing Minister Simon Coveney is to introduce ‘rent pressure zones’ in an attempt to stall the spiralling costs in...
Read MoreThe case for ‘digital first’ in Irish business
Companies in Ireland can unlock huge revenue potentials and establish the country as a digital powerhouse on the global stage. But only if leaders are more proactive in making the decision to go ‘digital first’. With European...
Read MoreHousing drives jobs boost
Irish construction firms are taking on extra staff, pushing the sharpest rise in employment since February, according to Ulster Bank’s latest Construction PMI. Construction firms continued to record strong growth of activity last month...
Read MoreEU ramps up action against states over emission scandal
The European Union will take action against seven nations including Germany and Britain for failing to police car emissions rules, EU sources have said. It comes after the Volkswagen cheating scandal highlighted suspicious behaviour in the...
Read MoreLast-minute gift shopping? Top tips to avoid online Christmas present rip-offs
With less than two shopping weeks to Christmas, those leaving it late are in danger of being ripped off in the dash to buy gifts. “Traders can make a lot of their money on last-minute shoppers because the person is trying to get something...
Read MoreCredit unions give out more loans as member savings increase to €12bn
More people are taking out loans with credit unions, while there has been a rise in the amount of money saved with the member-owned institutions. The rise in lending comes after loan books shrunk during the worst of the downturn. Lending is seen...
Read MoreMobile bills now under €25 a month
Ireland is among the cheapest European countries for mobile bills but still ranks as too expensive for home broadband, Ireland’s telecoms watchdog has found. Comreg says that the average monthly mobile bill fell to €24.32, the first...
Read MoreIreland set to be Europe’s fastest-growing economy in 2016 after weathering initial Brexit fallout
The economy performed strongly in the months after the Brexit vote, official figures have revealed. The Central Statistics Office (CSO), whose incredible growth figures earlier in the year were branded “leprechaun economics”, showed...
Read MoreDublin fastest-growing airport as passenger numbers soar
DUBLIN Airport is now the fastest-growing major airport in Western Europe, according to latest figures from Eurostat. Latest statistics show that the capital’s airport is now the 12th most popular hub for arrivals and departures in the...
Read MoreFrom today, you can swipe your phone instead of your debit card
Paying for items under €30 in shops can now be done by swiping your mobile phone against a contactless terminal. Google is launching Android Pay in Ireland today, meaning those with Samsung, Sony and other Android phones can now pay for...
Read MoreUnemployment at half the level seen during worst of Crash
Unemployment in Ireland is now at its lowest level in almost eight years, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The latest data shows that the number of those on the live register has now more than halved since...
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