Has Ireland become too pricey for tourists? An economist and a tourism industry representative debate – The Irish Times
David W Higgins: Ireland’s hotel and restaurants prices are almost 30% higher than EU average When tourists travel…
How New Zealand’s tax system compares with other countries
In recent months, Treasury, Inland Revenue and an organisation representing accountants have suggested New Zealand needs a rethink…
Tax debts drive record level of calls to financial helplines, as ATO denies ‘heavy-handed’ methods
Financial counsellors are calling on the tax office to give small businesses and individuals more time to pay…
Energy bills Ireland: Record number of households in arrears as families ‘forced to prioritise buying groceries’
Figures provided to Sinn Féin’s Lynn Boylan by Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien show 301,000 households are in arrears…
Echo Chamber: So, who’s to blame for the cost of living?
In question time, sometimes a question is not really a question. Or is it? Echo Chamber is The…
Uber drivers creating artificial surge prices
Uber passengers could be paying up to three times the cost of their trip because of drivers manipulating…
Why NZ can’t shake the recession: ‘Brought to its knees’
New Zealanders were told to “survive till ’25” for the economy to pick up – but now one…
Fonterra’s chief executive speaks about butter prices
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell has spoken about the soaring cost of dairy in Christchurch this afternoon. The…
Irish food prices second most expensive in Europe – The Irish Times
Food prices in Ireland were 12 per cent above the EU average in 2024, making them the second…
Ireland had the second most expensive food prices in the Eurozone last year
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Hobart couple buy former student boarding house for older women at risk of homelessness
It was while offering short-term stays to women in need that retirees Richard and Jan Gould heard first-hand…
Community Grocer supermarket hands profits to Salvation Army
A modern-day Robin Hood supermarket plans to deliver profits back to foodbanks. The Community Grocer has begun delivering…