Households renting or headed by younger people hit harder by inflation – The Irish Times
Renting households and those headed by younger people are being hit harder by the current surge in inflation,…
Alan Healy: When the economic numbers are this good, start asking questions
In this country, we get a strange level of reassurance that Irish economic data provides. Each week we…
Global markets are signalling danger. Here’s what it means for Irish households – The Irish Times
How do we interpret the turmoil on global markets? US longer-term borrowing costs have touched levels not seen…
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August ahead of Bank of England rates call – The Irish Times
UK inflation accelerated to 3.1 per cent in August, worsening the squeeze on households and businesses and keeping…
Rural Ireland Thinks: Majority think Government has neglected rural pubs and way of life
The overwhelming majority of people in rural Ireland believe the Government is failing to support rural pubs, according…
Reader didn’t realise she had subscribed to Complete Savings until she was down €1,000 – The Irish Times
“I hope you don’t mind me asking for your advice regarding a company called Complete Savings,” begins a…
There are three main reasons inflation is rising. Higher rates won’t fix them
Bloodletting is an ancient therapy, dating back at least three millennia, and traditionally used to “cure” a range…
Knee surgery patient (70s) wakes up to €3,000 bill after change made during procedure – The Irish Times
Having and then recovering from surgery is stressful at the best of times but imagine how stressful things…
Cork students and the ‘absolute horror’ that is the scramble for accommodation
Every September is now characterised by a mad dash of students seeking to find a roof over their…
Balcony solar could soon become legal in Australia. Here’s how plug-in systems work
Australia could soon follow in the footsteps of Germany and the United Kingdom as it prepares to lift…
ECB chief economist warns inflation squeeze will worsen, leaving door open for further rate hikes – The Irish Times
European Central Bank (ECB) chief economist Philip Lane has warned that the inflationary squeeze on households from rising…
Jack Chambers rules out equalising inheritance thresholds in budget – The Irish Times
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has effectively ruled out the equalisation of inheritance tax thresholds between children…