Anglo begins FitzPatrick legal action
Anglo Irish Bank has begun legal action to recover loans of ?70m from its former chairman Sean FitzPatrick.
Bank watchdog pledges tough approach
The new head of financial regulation has outlined his plans for reforming the supervision of banks.
Revenue 'keeping close eye' on bankers
Revenue is currently running a number of audits on directors and executives in the banking sector.
Annual prices drop eases to 3.2%
Official figures show that consumer prices fell at an annual rate of 3.2% in February.
'Innovation could add 250,000 jobs'
A report says up to 250,000 jobs in all sectors could be created through increased innovation.
Mexican pips Gates in world rich list
Mexican telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim has topped Forbes magazine's billionaire list.
Tyrone Crystal plant to close
The Tyrone Crystal factory in Dungannon, Co Tyrone, is to close with the loss of 31 jobs.
Aer Lingus US fuel charge is back
Aer Lingus has confirmed that it re-introduced the fuel surcharge on US flights in December last year.
Halifax branches to close in June
Bank of Scotland (Ireland) has announced the closure dates of its 44 Halifax branches.
China powering ahead, figures show
Chinese consumer price inflation jumped to a 16-month high in February.
Anglo Irish Bank has begun legal action to recover loans of ?70m from its former chairman Sean FitzPatrick.
Bank watchdog pledges tough approach
The new head of financial regulation has outlined his plans for reforming the supervision of banks.
Revenue 'keeping close eye' on bankers
Revenue is currently running a number of audits on directors and executives in the banking sector.
Annual prices drop eases to 3.2%
Official figures show that consumer prices fell at an annual rate of 3.2% in February.
'Innovation could add 250,000 jobs'
A report says up to 250,000 jobs in all sectors could be created through increased innovation.
Mexican pips Gates in world rich list
Mexican telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim has topped Forbes magazine's billionaire list.
Tyrone Crystal plant to close
The Tyrone Crystal factory in Dungannon, Co Tyrone, is to close with the loss of 31 jobs.
Aer Lingus US fuel charge is back
Aer Lingus has confirmed that it re-introduced the fuel surcharge on US flights in December last year.
Halifax branches to close in June
Bank of Scotland (Ireland) has announced the closure dates of its 44 Halifax branches.
China powering ahead, figures show
Chinese consumer price inflation jumped to a 16-month high in February.
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'No giveaway Budget' says Darling
Chancellor Alistair Darling warns people not to expect a "giveaway" when he unveils his Budget later this month.
HSBC admits huge Swiss data theft
About 24,000 clients of HSBC's private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen, the bank admits.
John Lewis staff get £151m bonus
Department store group John Lewis reports a 9.7% rise in annual profits to £306.6m as staff share a bumper bonus.
'No decision yet' on BA strikes
The union representing BA cabin crew says there will be no immediate announcement about strike dates.
Obama urges China action on yuan
US President Barack Obama has urged China to change its currency strategy to help re-balance the global economy.
Rail union workers vote to strike
Network Rail maintenance workers vote in favour of strikes, bringing about the possibility of action over Easter.
Scottish Power to cut gas bills
The energy company Scottish Power says its gas prices will fall by around £66 a year and vulnerable customers will get extra help.
Red Knights get advisers for bid
The Red Knights group eyeing a possible bid for Manchester United says investment bank Nomura will advise it.
HMRC ready to back Pompey set-up
The validity of Portsmouth's administration will not be challenged by HM Revenue & Customs, the BBC learns.
Not so Slim pickings: Mexican shakes up world rich list
Mexican Carlos Slim Huan overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes 'rich list'.
Chancellor Alistair Darling warns people not to expect a "giveaway" when he unveils his Budget later this month.
HSBC admits huge Swiss data theft
About 24,000 clients of HSBC's private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen, the bank admits.
John Lewis staff get £151m bonus
Department store group John Lewis reports a 9.7% rise in annual profits to £306.6m as staff share a bumper bonus.
'No decision yet' on BA strikes
The union representing BA cabin crew says there will be no immediate announcement about strike dates.
Obama urges China action on yuan
US President Barack Obama has urged China to change its currency strategy to help re-balance the global economy.
Rail union workers vote to strike
Network Rail maintenance workers vote in favour of strikes, bringing about the possibility of action over Easter.
Scottish Power to cut gas bills
The energy company Scottish Power says its gas prices will fall by around £66 a year and vulnerable customers will get extra help.
Red Knights get advisers for bid
The Red Knights group eyeing a possible bid for Manchester United says investment bank Nomura will advise it.
HMRC ready to back Pompey set-up
The validity of Portsmouth's administration will not be challenged by HM Revenue & Customs, the BBC learns.
Not so Slim pickings: Mexican shakes up world rich list
Mexican Carlos Slim Huan overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes 'rich list'.
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ISEQ shows gain
The ISEQ index of Irish shares bucked some international trends today, showing a modest but welcome gain of 15.03 points to finish the day on 3,023.73.
FTSE on the slide
Global economic concerns hit stocks today and offset strong gains from blue chip retailers on London's leading share index.
Slight falls for European markets
PARIS: the Cac-40 index closed dn 14.3 at 3929.2.
North's Finance Minister in warning about economic development
The North's Finance Minister Sammy Wilson used a keynote speech in the Republic today to warn that his government has not done enough to develop its economy.
Cowen unveils knowledge economy plan
The Government has unveiled details of a plan to create up to 215,000 jobs over the next 10 years.
Financial Regulator to get tough on banks
Ireland's revamped financial regulatory regime will mete out tougher penalties, but this will take time to set up, the new Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield said today.
IT company to create 10 new jobs
IT company Datapac is to create 10 new jobs in its Dublin and Wexford bases, the company said today.
Tyrone Crystal to close
Tyrone Crystal has confirmed that it is closing its factory in Dungannon with the loss of 31 jobs.
Cost of living rising again
The cost of living rose in February for the first time in 14 months, official figures revealed today.
FTSE in negative territory
A strong session for retailers after Home Retail Group raised its profits guidance failed to keep the London market in positive territory today.
The ISEQ index of Irish shares bucked some international trends today, showing a modest but welcome gain of 15.03 points to finish the day on 3,023.73.
FTSE on the slide
Global economic concerns hit stocks today and offset strong gains from blue chip retailers on London's leading share index.
Slight falls for European markets
PARIS: the Cac-40 index closed dn 14.3 at 3929.2.
North's Finance Minister in warning about economic development
The North's Finance Minister Sammy Wilson used a keynote speech in the Republic today to warn that his government has not done enough to develop its economy.
Cowen unveils knowledge economy plan
The Government has unveiled details of a plan to create up to 215,000 jobs over the next 10 years.
Financial Regulator to get tough on banks
Ireland's revamped financial regulatory regime will mete out tougher penalties, but this will take time to set up, the new Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield said today.
IT company to create 10 new jobs
IT company Datapac is to create 10 new jobs in its Dublin and Wexford bases, the company said today.
Tyrone Crystal to close
Tyrone Crystal has confirmed that it is closing its factory in Dungannon with the loss of 31 jobs.
Cost of living rising again
The cost of living rose in February for the first time in 14 months, official figures revealed today.
FTSE in negative territory
A strong session for retailers after Home Retail Group raised its profits guidance failed to keep the London market in positive territory today.
