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Trump Withdraws US from Global Minimum Tax Agreement, Citing Sovereignty and Competitiveness

US President Donald Trump has announced that the global corporate minimum tax agreement brokered in 2021 under the Biden administration "has no force or effect" in the United States,...

Djokovic Outlasts Alcaraz in Late-Night Thriller to Reach Australian Open Semi-Finals

Novak Djokovic showcased his mastery at Melbourne Park once again with a late-night victory...

Scotland’s Sione Tuipulotu Ruled Out of Six Nations; Scott Cummings’ Participation in Doubt

Scotland’s Six Nations campaign has suffered two significant blows, with captain Sione Tuipulotu ruled...

Trump’s Cryptocurrency Soars to $10 Billion in Market Value, Sparking Debate

Donald Trump's newly launched cryptocurrency, $TRUMP, surged to over $10 billion in market value...

Trump Vows to Save TikTok with Executive Order, Proposes Joint Venture with 50% U.S. Ownership

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to issue an executive order upon taking...

New Pension Auto-Enrolment Scheme May Worsen Gender Pension Gap, Report Finds

A new report warns that the upcoming pension auto-enrolment scheme, set to begin in September 2025, will not address the structural inequalities women face...

Research Warns Data Centres Are Undermining Ireland’s Climate Goals

New research commissioned by Friends of the Earth Ireland has revealed that the rapid expansion of data centres in the country is undermining Ireland's...

Ireland to See Marginal Increase in New Homes in 2024, Stronger Growth Expected in Coming Years

Stockbrokers Davy predict a slight rise in new home completions in Ireland in 2024, with 34,000 homes expected to be built, a marginal increase...

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Opposition Despite Historic Agreement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has hailed the newly finalized Mercosur trade deal as a “win-win agreement,” marking a significant milestone in...

Central Bank Review Finds Over 400,000 Irish Credit Card Accounts on High Interest Rates

A recent review by the Central Bank of Ireland has revealed that more than 400,000 credit card accounts in the country are subject to...

Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000 Milestone, Fueling Crypto Surge Amid US Political Shift

Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark for the first time in history, a significant achievement that has been hailed as a "coming-of-age" moment for...

Services Sector Sees Strong Growth as Inflationary Pressures Ease

Activity in the services sector surged in November, driven by easing inflationary pressures and strong demand, according to the latest data from the AIB...

UK’s Offa Acquires Bank of Ireland’s Islamic Home Finance Portfolio

UK-based ethical finance company Offa has acquired the Islamic home finance portfolio of the Bank of Ireland, a deal for an undisclosed sum. Offa,...

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Resigns, Company Seeks New Leadership Amid Transition

Intel's CEO, Pat Gelsinger, has stepped down from his role less than four years after taking the helm of the tech giant. His resignation...

Eurozone Inflation Rises in November, Pressuring ECB Rate Cut Decision

Eurozone inflation accelerated in November, reaching 2.3%, slightly above the 2% rate recorded in October, according to data from Eurostat. While the figure remains...

PTSB Resolves Payment Delays, Faces Ongoing App Issues

Permanent TSB (PTSB) has resolved a technical issue affecting most of its customers, who had experienced delays in sending and receiving payments, including SEPA...

Consumer Prices in Ireland Rise by 0.5% in November, Marking Highest Increase in Three Months

Consumer prices in Ireland rose by 0.5% in November compared to October, according to a flash estimate from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This...

Irish Consumer Sentiment Remains Steady as Christmas Approaches

Irish consumer sentiment remained steady in November, reflecting cautious optimism amid ongoing economic uncertainty. The latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index, in partnership with...

Blacksheep Fund Management Acquires Stake in Distilled Ltd, Owner of Daft.ie, DoneDeal.ie, and Adverts.ie

Dublin-based fund manager, Blacksheep Fund Management, has acquired a significant stake in Distilled Ltd, the parent company of popular Irish online platforms Daft.ie, DoneDeal.ie,...

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