Sterling holds above $1.30 ahead of new lockdown measures
Sterling edged lower against the dollar today, with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expected to announce new restrictions as the ...
Read More From a €4bn ‘super fund’ to the PUP Christmas bonus: Everything we know about Budget 2021 so far
Tomorrow the Government will reveal details of the Budget 2021. Here’s everything we know so far… ■ Between €4bn and €5bn ...
Read More PUP may be extended beyond April but at a level affordable over long term: Humphreys
The Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) may be extended beyond its end date of next April, Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys ...
Read More Eurozone facing ‘tougher’ time, says ECB chief economist Lane
The Eurozone economy is facing a “tougher” period than in spring as the pandemic continues to heap pressure on members, ...
Read More Lower than forecast budget deficit of €21bn expected this year
The Government expects to run a budget deficit this year of just over €21bn or 6% of GDP. This figure ...
Read More First broadband plan community connection points open
The first 50 of 300 community Broadband Connection Points (BCPs), that are being rolled out as part of the National ...
Read More Government approves 10c an hour minimum wage increase
The Government has approved an increase in the National Minimum Wage of 10 cent an hour, which will bring it to €10.20 ...
Read More Revenue brings forward payment date for EWSS
Revenue has brought forward the date of payment for Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme supports to eligible employers. EWSS payments in ...
Read More Tourism taskforce urges radical steps to sustain industry
The Tourism Recovery Taskforce has called for radical steps to sustain and revive the industry post-Covid 19 including €120m in grant ...
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