Global unemployment set to remain steady, but quality of work remains a major concern
Global unemployment is expected to remain broadly unchanged through 2026, according to new analysis from the International Labour Organization. While ...
Read More Stamp prices set to rise in February as An Post responds to falling volumes
The cost of sending letters in Ireland is due to increase from early February, with An Post confirming higher prices ...
Read More Construction activity continues to contract, though signs of stabilisation emerge
Activity across Ireland’s construction sector declined again in December, marking the eighth consecutive month of contraction, according to the latest ...
Read More Nearly one in five workers expect to delay retirement until 70
A significant proportion of people in Ireland believe that retiring before later life is financially unrealistic, according to new research ...
Read More Report highlights €8.3bn economic boost from stronger SME digital investment
A new economic assessment suggests that significantly increasing digital investment among Irish small and medium-sized enterprises could deliver a substantial ...
Read More First Home Scheme Supports Nearly 5,000 Purchases Since Launch
New figures from the latest quarterly update show that the First Home Scheme has played a significant role in helping ...
Read More Consumer Confidence Ends 2025 Muted Despite Solid Economic Growth
Irish consumer confidence closed out 2025 at a relatively low level, reflecting persistent concerns about living costs even as headline ...
Read More What Could the Mercosur Deal Mean for Irish Shoppers?
Irish households have experienced sustained pressure on food budgets over recent years, with the cost of everyday groceries rising sharply. ...
Read More UK House Prices Ease to Six-Month Low at Year End
UK house prices edged lower in December, bringing the average property value to its lowest point in six months, according ...
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