Pension savers must be blocked from accessing pots at 55 to ‘boost public finances’, Labour told
The Labour Government is being urged to stop savers accessing their private pension savings from the age of…
‘Concerns remain’ around Grok despite X’s assurances, says Minister – The Irish Times
Social network X, which has its European headquarters in Dublin, has conceded that it hosted content that is…
Labour oversees biggest hiring slump since the pandemic as tax and regulation stalls growth
The UK is experiencing the lowest level of recruitment intention since the pandemic period of 2020, fresh employment…
Pension schemes to go under the spotlight in a bid to end poor value
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Businesses warned of ‘cashflow contagion’ as more firms set to collapse in 2026
Businesses across the UK are being warned that more so-called “zombie” companies could collapse in 2026, increasing unemployment…
new Oireachtas members adapt to political life – The Irish Times
“I get abuse all the time,” says Charles Ward. “I was a doorman for 17 years. Words do…
Downing Street issues new statement on inheritance tax
The government has changed tack on the tax as new changes are rolled out in April Robert Rowlands…
End triple lock, Labour told
While the triple lock remains popular with voters, economists and political figures are questioning the policy’s future Ministers…
Opposition criticises Tánaiste over comments allegedly linking homelessness to immigration – The Irish Times
Sinn Féin, Labour and the Social Democrats have called on Tánaiste Simon Harris to withdraw remarks he made…
Farmer Olly Harrison gives verdict on Labour’s U-turn over inheritance tax
Farmer Olly Harrison has given his verdict on Labour’s latest changes to inheritance tax thresholds which have been…
‘If men gave birth maternity hospitals would be palaces and we’d get three years off’ – The Irish Times
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin is ending his 40s quite differently to how he began them. “When I turned 40…
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin oppose Bill to ban fox hunting – The Irish Times
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin have opposed legislation introduced by People Before Profit Solidarity TD Ruth…