TTop stories Read More Macron keeps everyone guessing as key allies swing against him – POLITICOOctober 8, 2025 In a juddering political car wreck, the president on Monday accepted the shock resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien…
HHeadlines Read More Little for middle-income earners amid VAT cuts and public spending – The Irish TimesOctober 8, 2025 Cuts in VAT and increased public spending in a range of areas left no room in Tuesday’s budget…
HHeadlines Read More Catherine Connolly says there is no 'recognition' of climate emergency in Budget 2026 – The JournalOctober 7, 2025 Catherine Connolly says there is no ‘recognition’ of climate emergency in Budget 2026 The JournalChicken breasts that were €5…
HHeadlines Read More Budget Calculator 2026: What does the budget mean for you and your money? – The Irish TimesOctober 7, 2025 Budget Calculator 2026: What does the budget mean for you and your money? The Irish TimesAt a glance: Here…
HHeadlines Read More Paschal Donohoe to cut funds tax and scrap stock trading duty on firms worth up to €1bn – The Irish TimesOctober 7, 2025 Tax on gains made by Irish investors in investment funds is set to be reduced and stamp duty…
HHeadlines Read More Christmas bonus likely, renters’ tax credit to be extended, no personal tax package – The Irish TimesOctober 7, 2025 The Government is taking the wraps off its first budget since being installed at the start of the…
HHeadlines Read More Macron asks PM to find way out of crisis one more time after shock resignation – POLITICOOctober 7, 2025 Lecornu’s new assignment caps a whirlwind 24 hours in French politics that has pushed the country ever closer…
HHeadlines Read More Macron should step down, his former PM says – POLITICOOctober 7, 2025 Philippe has already announced his intention to run in the next presidential election, and polling shows he could…
HHeadlines Read More Macron accepts PM’s resignation, then tasks him with emergency talks – POLITICOOctober 6, 2025 His decision was taken at the end of a rollercoaster day during which the French president himself made…
HHeadlines Read More Budget 2026: Builders and business to do best as ministers fear backlash from working familiesOctober 6, 2025 LATEST | The old age pension is set to rise by €10 in Budget 20261,000 additional childcare placesVat rate…
HHeadlines Read More Basic income support scheme for artists to be made permanent and opened to new entrants in budget – The Irish TimesOctober 6, 2025 The State’s basic income scheme for artists will be opened up to 2,000 new entrants next year and…
HHeadlines Read More Fearing Farage, Britain’s Conservatives go full Trump – POLITICOOctober 6, 2025 It all marks another lurch towards Reform UK’s tough border and anti-net-zero rhetoric, going much further rightward than…