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Government urged not to overly delay pension auto-enrolment

The Government is being urged not to defer the deadline for auto-enrolment of workers into pension schemes beyond early 2026. ...
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European Central Bank expected to cut interest rates for seventh time in a year

The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates by one-quarter of a percentage point later today. The ...
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Stronger economic growth in ROI compared to NI – study

The Republic of Ireland has higher wages, stronger economic growth and better living standards than Northern Ireland, according to a ...
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Gas use increases in March as weather shifts and wind energy output falls

Overall gas demand in March rose by 13% compared to February, and by 4% compared to the same month last ...
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Oil tumbles further as US-China trade tensions fuel recession fears

Oil prices slid more than 3% today, extending last week’s losses, as escalating trade tensions between the US and China ...
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World markets dive on trade war gloom

European markets plunged this morning as investors grappled with the possibility of a recession after sweeping tariffs announced by US ...
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EU response to Trump tariffs could amount to €400bn

The total European Union response to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs could amount to duties on US goods worth €400 ...
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Tax waivers, grants could bring vacant properties into use, says group

Vacant properties and above-the-shop units could provide an answer to the housing crisis, according to the Hardware Association of Ireland. ...
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Tax take to end of March up nearly 9% on same period last year

Tax receipts in the first three months of the year were up 8.9% on the same time last year. Figures ...
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