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Sterling jumped to a 2-month high against the euro after strong employment data suggested Britain’s labour market remained robust despite an economic slowdown ahead of Brexit. The pound slumped 7% in 2018 on Brexit concerns but it has started the year on the front foot with some investors viewing medium-term sterling valuations as decently priced. […]

More than a third of products on special offer in Irish supermarkets are high in fat, sugar or salt, according to new research. Some 35pc of food and drink being sold at bargain prices was found to fall into this category. Worryingly, the balance is even further skewed in convenience stores where it is as […]

More than a third of products on special offer in Irish supermarkets are high in fat, sugar or salt, according to new research. Some 35pc of food and drink being sold at bargain prices was found to fall into this category. Worryingly, the balance is even further skewed in convenience stores where it is as […]

Huge numbers of people say they plan to borrow from their credit union this year, is what is set to be a major boost for the lenders. They mostly want the money to buy cars, with mortgages, holidays and third-level education also featuring as reasons for borrowing. Consumers plan to borrow an average of €8,558, […]

Huge numbers of people say they plan to borrow from their credit union this year, is what is set to be a major boost for the lenders. They mostly want the money to buy cars, with mortgages, holidays and third-level education also featuring as reasons for borrowing. Consumers plan to borrow an average of €8,558, […]

Tourism Ireland is set to unveil a new strategy to lure holidaymakers from the UK as it risks crashing out of the European Union with no deal and putting its economy in peril. Tourism Ireland chief executive Niall Gibbons refused to be drawn on the details of the new battle plan, but said it would […]

SWITCHING energy supplier is extremely quick and easy and it can all be done online in the space of a few minutes. There’s no need for any messy paperwork or to give 30 days’ notice to your current provider before cancelling. In fact you don’t even have to contact your current supplier to let them […]

Sterling gained ground following British prime minister Theresa May’s comments that she would seek further concessions from the EU on the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Britain’s pound had been volatile ahead of the statement, but later hit session highs against the US dollar after Mrs May promised to be more open with parliament in negotiating the […]

The political anoraks say one thing. Investors say another. That is how things are shaping up after a tumultuous week in British politics as Theresa May’s Brexit plan was shot down in flames. Arch Brexiteer Jacob Rees Mogg hosted a champagne party as his Grade II listed home following the bruising defeat of the May […]

The political anoraks say one thing. Investors say another. That is how things are shaping up after a tumultuous week in British politics as Theresa May’s Brexit plan was shot down in flames. Arch Brexiteer Jacob Rees Mogg hosted a champagne party as his Grade II listed home following the bruising defeat of the May […]