Electricity users across Ireland are set to see higher bills from next year as funding is put in place for a large-scale overhaul of the national electricity grid. Monthly increases are expected to range from €1 to as much as €1.75 before VAT, depending on how the investment programme progresses. While the individual increase may […]
At John P Burke we know every business, no matter its size, faces moments when financial decisions can shape its future. From managing cash flow to planning for expansion, these choices often determin…
At John P Burke we know for many growing businesses, access to funding is the key to unlocking the next stage of development. Whether you are expanding operations, investing in technology, or entering…
At John P Burke we know in a world where markets shift overnight and unexpected events can disrupt even the most stable industries, business leaders must be prepared for uncertainty. Scenario planning…
At John P Burke we know many businesses focus on increasing sales as the key to higher profits, yet growth alone does not guarantee success. Profitability often slips away through unnoticed inefficien…
Market volatility and uncertainty look set to remain a defining feature of the investment landscape into 2026, according to investment specialists, with geopolitical change reshaping both risks and potential returns. The past year has been characterised by rising international tensions, trade disputes, tariffs and a growing trend towards economic isolation. These forces show little sign […]
The European Central Bank is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its meeting this week, marking a fourth consecutive pause as inflation remains broadly under control. While policy itself looks set to stay steady, disagreement is growing beneath the surface over where rates should head next. After a year of rate reductions, the […]
The European Commission is expected to signal a significant shift in its climate and transport policy, with plans to revise the EU’s effective ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. The move follows sustained lobbying from major member states, including Germany and Italy, alongside mounting pressure from European carmakers facing […]
The UK economy recorded an unexpected decline in the three months to October, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics. The data shows that gross domestic product fell by 0.1% over the August to October period, defying expectations of flat growth and reinforcing market expectations of an imminent interest rate cut by […]
Ireland’s annual rate of consumer price inflation increased to 3.2% in November, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. This marks an acceleration from the 2.9% rate recorded in October and represents the highest annual inflation level since February 2024. The data shows that price pressures remain widespread across several sectors of […]
