Fast food giants set to cash in on hospitality VAT cut
Highly profitable catering businesses are also among the beneficiaries from Government climbdown on VAT
Compass
Aviva Stadium caterer Compass Ireland serves up 53% operating profit increase
Sales grow at a faster pace than production and running costs and is ‘well positioned for a more focused growth phase’, management says
‘Extravagance? I get stressed by how much my kids will pay for a pair of runners’
Me & My Money: Sanjay Patel, COO, Compass Ireland
Russia does not respect Irish neutrality, says French ambassador
Ireland’s stance must ‘evolve’ in the face of new international threats
European stocks rise despite some worries over inflation data
Oil stocks rise on expected Chinese demand, and Ryanair gains signal good year for travel
Increase in defence spending likely to take at least three years
Current proposals are to increase spending over the course of several years
European shares rise as ECB keeps policy stance unchanged
Wall Street lenders report mixed figures ahead of end to trading week
Review reminds of European security if Britain pivots to Indo-Pacific
London Letter: Johnson must ditch ‘petty diplomatic spats’ to focus on continental peace
EU ‘lining up’ conversations on further sanctions against Russia – Coveney
Minister says there is appetite for increased sanctions with Ireland to fore in discussions
Russia accused of deliberately trying to cause famine in Ukraine
Fears raised of instability and famine in vulnerable countries as food prices soar
Stocks tumble after ECB rate signal and Meta plunge
Tech companies decline after downbeat outlook by Facebook owner
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The Higher Education Access Route and Disability Access Route to Education schemes offer equitable access to higher education.
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