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Cost of Living
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Midterm drubbing could prompt Trump backlash abroad
The ‘blue wave’ will hamstring the Trump administration’s ability to pass legislation, but the US president will still have latitude on foreign policy
Peadar Tóibín says he’s ‘bursting the woke bubble’. Does anyone care?
The word ‘woke’ has lost all meaning. Be suspicious of anyone who still uses it
Inflation in services sector surges to three-year high
Fuel and energy driving higher prices in the services sector
Irish inflation hits 4% on back of energy prices
Latest CSO figures come amid renewed US strikes and in advance of pivot US elections
Consumers ‘just about coping’ with financial pressures, credit union survey says
Although Irish confidence has risen slightly, it remains below average – but is still higher than in UK or US
Almost as soon as this new fridge freezer arrived from Ikea, things started to get weird
In line with WEEE regulations, companies are obligated to offer collection of an old freezer if you’re having a new one delivered
Public sector unions threaten second 24-hour national strike on November 12th
Unions say Government still has to make ‘credible offer’ on new pay deal, with ongoing work-to-rule set to ramp up
‘We are unable to accommodate you’: UK retailer Flannels reluctant to apply Irish vouchers law
Consumer protection legislation stipulates a five-year expiry term for gift cards but the Fraser Group company saw things differently when it came to reader Audrey
Police clash with masked rioters after largely peaceful protests across France
Demonstrations also took place in Germany, where officers fired tear gas to disperse crowds
Why are interest rates so high – and how exposed is Ireland?
The State’s relatively low debt has insulated it so far. But political turmoil abroad and a speculative AI boom could still hit the economy hard
Supporting Cambodia: energy crisis goes beyond plight of stranded cruise passengers
Prolonged price shock could push more than a million additional Cambodians into poverty
Breaking down the bill: where does the money you pay for electricity actually go?
Recent research confirms that less than half of customers’ bills reflect the cost of the actual electricity they use
What’s going on with fuel prices and are my energy bills going to rise again?
It is hard to say what gas and electricity providers will do ahead of winter
Spending on data centre fit-outs fuelling economic growth, claims AIB
Bank says Irish economy to grow at ‘solid’ 3.8% this year despite concerns over possible 5% peak inflation
Healey keeps bond markets onside in first UK budget
Delivering Burnham-led administration’s first budget, chancellor hiked taxes on banks to pay for energy bill cuts
Luxury cruise ship that left Ireland two years ago strands passengers in Cambodia
Cruise company asks some 200 passengers to disembark the Odyssey, saying fuel costs have risen 300% since start of US war on Iran
Soaring airfares
Don’t tell the airlines when there’s a concert or big event in town - they’ll only put their prices up
Renters and younger people hit harder by inflation, new CSO data show
Central Statistics Office finds renting households experienced inflation rate of 4.3% in September when 4.1% countrywide
Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick: Which are Ireland’s cheapest and dearest cities?
We compare the cost of living in Ireland’s capital with Cork, Galway and Limerick. The result is not what you might expect
Was that a stock market wobble, or the start of something more serious?
Markets becoming nervous about the scale of borrowing by ‘hyperscalers’
Police use tear gas and water cannons as more than 400,000 protest across France
Authorities had confined march away from centre of Paris to prevent repeat of last weekend’s violence and looting
‘Very heartbreaking’: The Cedar Tree, Ireland’s first Lebanese restaurant, set to close
Manager of St Andrew’s Street eatery, which opened in 1986, says ‘it was fun while it lasted but every good thing must come to an end’
Trump is about to discover the political cost of inflation
US president’s approval rating has crashed in tandem with the squeeze on households
Europe’s angry autumn: what’s driving the wave of protests?
Demonstrations from Albania to Spain are largely unconnected, but some common frustrations run through them
‘Massive’ security operation planned in France ahead of fresh protests on Saturday
Fresh curfews imposed on Tuesday after first quiet night since France’s most destructive rioting in years
State’s population surges by almost 800,000 in a decade
Net inward migration responsible for two-thirds of increase, official figures show
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary predicts 20% increase in airfares next year
O’Learys says the Middle East conflict will force airlines to pass on increases in fuel costs
Government must ensure meaningful progress for workers in private sector
Rising costs affect all employees
New public sector pay deal could be struck within days, union leader suggests
Two sides met for first time for talks proper at Workplace Relations Commission on Monday
Grocery price inflation hits nearly 5%, latest data shows
Four years of sustained increases have cost average Irish households well over €3,000
What’s behind the violence shaking France, and what comes next?
As demonstrations spread across France, questions remain over who was responsible for the violence and what it means for Emmanuel Macron
The best and worst companies in Ireland for customer experience
While Irish companies overall seem to be doing better than counterparts abroad, there are recidivist offenders and a notable debutant on the naughty list
‘It’s not going to be smooth’: Government and unions start on long road to pay deal
Unions needed ‘day out’ to underline their determination, senior Government figures believe
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Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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