Figures reveal public directors high pay
It has been revealed that the public interest directors of the financial institutions covered by the State guarantee are paid up to six times more than directors of other state bodies.
Banks should curb bonuses, says Trichet
Banks should step up their lending to support economic growth, ECB head Jean-Claude Trichet today.
Japanese economy sees deflation again
The Japanese government declared for the first time in over three years that it is in a phase of deflation.
Anglo looking at its future options
KPMG are understood to be helping Anglo Irish Bank examine various options for the troubled lender's future.
Dell shares down as net profit dips 54%
Dell said last night that quarterly net profit declined by 54% and revenue dropped 15%.
21,000 industrial sector jobs lost - CSO
CSO figures show 21,300 people working in the industrial sector lost their jobs in the 12 months to June..
CPSU to join national strike
The CPSU has announced it is to join the national strike next Tuesday.
UK's Nationwide H1 pre-tax profits slump 63%
UK building society Nationwide today forecast a protracted recovery from recession.
EBay completes Skype sale
Online auction giant eBay has completed its sale of Skype to an investment group that includes two of its founders.
Oil prices mixed as inventories stay high
Oil prices dropped today and were likely to stay under $80 because of high energy inventories in the US.
It has been revealed that the public interest directors of the financial institutions covered by the State guarantee are paid up to six times more than directors of other state bodies.
Banks should curb bonuses, says Trichet
Banks should step up their lending to support economic growth, ECB head Jean-Claude Trichet today.
Japanese economy sees deflation again
The Japanese government declared for the first time in over three years that it is in a phase of deflation.
Anglo looking at its future options
KPMG are understood to be helping Anglo Irish Bank examine various options for the troubled lender's future.
Dell shares down as net profit dips 54%
Dell said last night that quarterly net profit declined by 54% and revenue dropped 15%.
21,000 industrial sector jobs lost - CSO
CSO figures show 21,300 people working in the industrial sector lost their jobs in the 12 months to June..
CPSU to join national strike
The CPSU has announced it is to join the national strike next Tuesday.
UK's Nationwide H1 pre-tax profits slump 63%
UK building society Nationwide today forecast a protracted recovery from recession.
EBay completes Skype sale
Online auction giant eBay has completed its sale of Skype to an investment group that includes two of its founders.
Oil prices mixed as inventories stay high
Oil prices dropped today and were likely to stay under $80 because of high energy inventories in the US.
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Decline in car output rate slows
UK car production fell by 6.7% in October compared with a year earlier - the smallest annual decline of the year, figures show.
Shoppers give muted VAT response
Shoppers have given a muted response to the lower rate of VAT although a majority want it extended, a BBC poll finds.
Easyjet sorry for Holocaust error
Easyjet apologises after fashion photographs shot at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin were published in its in-flight magazine.
More job cuts at Threshers owner
A further 381 stores are to close at off licence group First Quench, with the loss of 1,908 jobs, the firm's administrators announce.
Low rates hit Nationwide profit
Nationwide reports a big slump in profits and delivers a gloomy forecast for the UK economy and the housing market.
ECB slows emergency cash support
The European Central Bank says it will scale back emergency monetary support for fear of fuelling inflation.
Thousands of Vicks spray recalled
Procter & Gamble is recalling 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after small traces of bacteria were found.
Good weather boosts Fuller profit
Brewer Fullers reports a 26% rise in half-year profits as the good early summer weather boosted beer sales.
Union cancels next Iberia strike
Unions representing staff at Spanish airline Iberia call off planned strike action after a preliminary agreement with management.
Will Ferrell is Hollywood's most overpaid actor, says Forbes
Hollywood actor Will Ferrell tops a list of film stars whose returns offer the least value for money.
UK car production fell by 6.7% in October compared with a year earlier - the smallest annual decline of the year, figures show.
Shoppers give muted VAT response
Shoppers have given a muted response to the lower rate of VAT although a majority want it extended, a BBC poll finds.
Easyjet sorry for Holocaust error
Easyjet apologises after fashion photographs shot at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin were published in its in-flight magazine.
More job cuts at Threshers owner
A further 381 stores are to close at off licence group First Quench, with the loss of 1,908 jobs, the firm's administrators announce.
Low rates hit Nationwide profit
Nationwide reports a big slump in profits and delivers a gloomy forecast for the UK economy and the housing market.
ECB slows emergency cash support
The European Central Bank says it will scale back emergency monetary support for fear of fuelling inflation.
Thousands of Vicks spray recalled
Procter & Gamble is recalling 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after small traces of bacteria were found.
Good weather boosts Fuller profit
Brewer Fullers reports a 26% rise in half-year profits as the good early summer weather boosted beer sales.
Union cancels next Iberia strike
Unions representing staff at Spanish airline Iberia call off planned strike action after a preliminary agreement with management.
Will Ferrell is Hollywood's most overpaid actor, says Forbes
Hollywood actor Will Ferrell tops a list of film stars whose returns offer the least value for money.
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Businesses hit out at ESB over opening of dam
Angry business people hit out at the ESB tonight after a dam on the River Lee was opened piling pressure on Cork city?s strained flood defences.
ECB to scale back liquidity measures
The European Central Bank is to scale back its liquidity measures amid fears they could be fuelling inflation.
Film and TV industry remains boon to Irish economy
Ireland?s film and television industry is still boosting the economy despite the recession, a business group said today.
CSO: Number of visitors to Ireland tumbles
The latest Central Statistics Office figures show that the number of trips to Ireland from overseas has tumbled by almost 14%.
Google blow for Infoserve
British online marketing firm Infoserve today revealed it is to lose a reselling deal with internet giant Google.
FTSE struggles to hold ground
The FTSE 100 Index struggled to hold its ground today in a subdued end to the trading week after Thursday?s sell-off.
1,900 jobs to go as more off-licences close in UK
Administrators of UK off-licences chain Threshers' owner First Quench announced another swathe of store closures and more than 1,900 job losses today.
Asian markets mixed, Dow down
HONG KONG: The Hang Seng index closed down 187.3 at 22455.8.
Rates to stay at record lows, says UK's Nationwide
UK building society Nationwide today forecast a protracted recovery from recession and interest rates at record lows until "at least" the final quarter of next year.
FTSE steadies
London's blue chip share index recovered some of its poise today as miners returned to favour following yesterday's sell-off.
Angry business people hit out at the ESB tonight after a dam on the River Lee was opened piling pressure on Cork city?s strained flood defences.
ECB to scale back liquidity measures
The European Central Bank is to scale back its liquidity measures amid fears they could be fuelling inflation.
Film and TV industry remains boon to Irish economy
Ireland?s film and television industry is still boosting the economy despite the recession, a business group said today.
CSO: Number of visitors to Ireland tumbles
The latest Central Statistics Office figures show that the number of trips to Ireland from overseas has tumbled by almost 14%.
Google blow for Infoserve
British online marketing firm Infoserve today revealed it is to lose a reselling deal with internet giant Google.
FTSE struggles to hold ground
The FTSE 100 Index struggled to hold its ground today in a subdued end to the trading week after Thursday?s sell-off.
1,900 jobs to go as more off-licences close in UK
Administrators of UK off-licences chain Threshers' owner First Quench announced another swathe of store closures and more than 1,900 job losses today.
Asian markets mixed, Dow down
HONG KONG: The Hang Seng index closed down 187.3 at 22455.8.
Rates to stay at record lows, says UK's Nationwide
UK building society Nationwide today forecast a protracted recovery from recession and interest rates at record lows until "at least" the final quarter of next year.
FTSE steadies
London's blue chip share index recovered some of its poise today as miners returned to favour following yesterday's sell-off.
