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UK house prices edged lower in December, bringing the average property value to its lowest point in six months, according to the latest Halifax house price index. Data from Halifax shows that average property prices fell by 0.6% over the month, a decline of £1,789, leaving the typical UK home valued at £297,755. This marked […]

Inflation across the euro zone slowed in line with expectations at the end of last year, reaching the European Central Bank’s 2% target and setting the stage for potential undershooting in 2026. Latest figures from Eurostat show that headline inflation eased to 2% in December, down slightly from 2.1% the previous month. The outcome matched […]

Ireland’s residential property market appears to be moving into a more measured phase, with the latest MyHome report pointing to a slowdown in price momentum towards the end of 2025. According to the report, produced in association with Bank of Ireland, national asking prices rose by 5.4% in the final quarter of the year. This […]

Mortgage lender Avant Money has announced a series of changes to its mortgage products, including lower fixed rates and enhanced cashback offers for borrowers. The lender confirmed that fixed mortgage rates have been reduced by up to 0.35 per cent. In addition, cashback incentives have been increased, with customers now able to receive 2 per […]

With the pace of change in the workplace accelerating, many people are reassessing their skills and long-term career prospects. Technological advances, including artificial intelligence, are reshaping roles across almost every sector, prompting growing interest in upskilling or reskilling as a way to stay relevant and employable. Developing new skills is not limited to those who […]

The Government is set to unveil a significant new investment programme aimed at strengthening Ireland’s appeal as a global tourism destination, with a particular focus on visitors from India, the United Arab Emirates and the wider Asia-Pacific region. As part of the announcement, the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment will publish a €4.7 billion […]

New car registrations increased modestly last year, with the latest industry data showing a 3% rise compared with the previous year. Figures released by Society of the Irish Motor Industry indicate that 124,954 new cars were registered nationwide in 2025. Electric vehicle uptake accelerated sharply over the period. A total of 23,601 battery electric cars […]

Residential property prices continued to climb throughout last year, with new data showing that average asking prices nationally rose by 5.5%. The latest report from Daft.ie highlights that listed prices are now only around 10% below their peak during the Celtic Tiger period. By the final quarter of the year, the average asking price for […]

Motorists are being warned to prepare for higher fuel costs following a series of policy measures that came into effect at the start of the year. Fuels for Ireland has urged the Government to re-examine the current fuel taxation framework, arguing that recent changes are placing additional strain on households and businesses. The industry body […]

Italy’s competition authority has imposed a €255 million fine on Ryanair, alleging that the airline abused its dominant position in its dealings with travel agents. The decision centres on claims that the carrier restricted how travel agencies could sell Ryanair flights alongside other airlines or bundled travel services. According to the regulator, Ryanair created economic […]