Britain’s annual rate of consumer price inflation unexpectedly rose to its highest in over a year at 3.6% in June, official figures showed today, potentially making it a tougher call for the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month. June’s reading from the Office for National Statistics took the annual CPI rate to […]
The European Commission has said it was putting forward a new list of US goods worth €72 billion that could be targeted by EU levies if tariff talks with Washington fail. The bloc’s trade chief, Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, announced the proposal, “accounting for some 72 billion euros’ worth of US imports”, at a meeting with […]
Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 for the first time today, marking a milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week. Bitcoin scaled a record high of $123,153.22 before pulling back slightly to trade 2.4% higher around $122,000. Later in the day, the US House of Representatives will […]
Business group Ibec has said Budget 2026 must be “sensible and prudent” given the fragile global environment. Launching its pre-budget submission, it urged the Government to take a “measured and strategic approach”. The group has also called for targeted investment in areas that enhance productivity and competitiveness. It said sound economic policy must focus on […]
At John P Burke we know a strong balance sheet is more than a snapshot of your business’s financial position — it is a foundation for long-term stability and growth. Yet many business owne…
At John P Burke we know running a business demands more than passion and hard work — it requires a clear understanding of the numbers that underpin every decision. Yet many business owners admit…
At John P Burke we know every business has hidden potential — pockets of profitability that often go unnoticed amidst the daily demands of operations. Identifying and unlocking these untapped pr…
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment came into sharp focus this week. On Tuesday, Minister of State with responsibility for AI Niamh Smyth, told the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence that there will be a certain amount of job displacement because of AI. Also this week, the latest ‘Employment Monitor’ from recruitment firm […]
More than 2,100 pubs across the country have closed since 2005, according to a new report. The study, commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), found that an average of 112 pubs stopped trading every year over the last 20 years. DIGI said the report concluded the number of pubs in Ireland is […]
