By the time the Department of Finance’s Retail Banking Review is published in November, the future of the sector will have already been decided.IB’s decision to withdraw cash services from 40pc of its branches around the country is only the latest in a series of rapid-fire changes to hit...
A company in receivership is asking the High Court to grant an injunction to restrain the chief executive of Davy Group from completing his purchase of commercial units in a Co Mayo shopping centre. Arknite Limited claims the receivers purportedly appointed to Units 1-8 at Silverbridge Shopping Centre in Claremorris...
Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury’s have kicked off the annual price battle on Christmas vegetables, offering bags of sprouts, carrots, parsnips and potatoes for just 19p.The price deals, which include swedes and cabbages at 19p each, come despite concerns about rising costs for farmers in the UK amid inflation on...
Russia is hunting for Western semiconductors built by the Chinese-backed owner of Welsh factory Newport Wafer Fab as it seeks to restock critical high-tech components for its war machine. Ukrainian intelligence has warned Vladimir Putin’s regime is desperately seeking chip technology built by European and American companies, Politico reported. Parts on...
Pinergy to hike electricity prices by 18.2% from September  TheJournal.ieConor Pope's advice for a lower energy bill as prices are due to soar | The Six O'Clock Show  Virgin Media TelevisionPinergy to up its prices from September  RTE.ieUN wants windfall tax on energy companies as complaints rise sharply  Independent.ieEnergy regulator inundated with complaints...
Irish banks have the means to forgo passing on mortgage costs even as the European Central Bank prepares to hike interest rates because their profits are set to lift off when rivals quit the market, experts have said.Pressure is building on AIB, Bank of Ireland, and Permanent TSB to...
An inspector has been appointed by the High Court to investigate the affairs of a Christmas tree planting company. In his ruling on Tuesday, Mr Justice Michael Quinn said he had “no hesitation” in finding there is “prima facie evidence of wrongdoing, unlawfulness or other irregularity” on behalf of WFS...