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List of 33 Russell & Bromley stores at risk after administration

List of 33 Russell & Bromley stores at risk after administration

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Next bought the brand and three stores but did not snap up most of its sites, leaving their future uncertain.
Micheál Martin ‘spends more time abroad than Elton John’, says Michael O’Leary

Micheál Martin ‘spends more time abroad than Elton John’, says Michael O’Leary

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

The Ryanair chief executive accused the Taoiseach of being ‘too busy on his worldwide tour’.
Michael O’Leary: Elon Musk can insult me all day if it boosts Ryanair sales

Michael O’Leary: Elon Musk can insult me all day if it boosts Ryanair sales

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

The Ryanair chief has become embroiled in a spat with the owner of the social media platform X.
Ryanair fined €256m in Italy over ‘abusive strategy’ with travel agencies

Ryanair fined €256m in Italy over ‘abusive strategy’ with travel agencies

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

The Italian competition watchdog claimed in its ruling that the airline deliberately made it difficult for agencies to buy flights on its website.
Trump’s son-in-law withdraws backing for Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros

Trump’s son-in-law withdraws backing for Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

The bid was lodged just days after Warner Bros agreed a 72 billion dollar deal with Netflix
Guinness opening €83m London brewery venue this week

Guinness opening €83m London brewery venue this week

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

The Guinness business said it will make four permanent beers from the site in Covent Garden but this will not include the famous Irish stout.
Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis pardoned by Donald Trump

Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis pardoned by Donald Trump

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

The British billionaire was fined $5 million after he pleaded guilty last year to insider trading.
Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis set to receive Trump pardon

Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis set to receive Trump pardon

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Joe Lewis was fined $5 million (€4.3 million) last year after pleading guilty to insider trading
Ryanair’s profits soar after airfare hikes and early Boeing deliveries

Ryanair’s profits soar after airfare hikes and early Boeing deliveries

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Average airfares rose by 13 per cent year on year to €58 euro Ryanair revealed, having spiked during the Easter period.
Paddy Power to shut 57 shops in Ireland and UK with almost 250 jobs at risk

Paddy Power to shut 57 shops in Ireland and UK with almost 250 jobs at risk

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Parent firm Flutter blamed the closures on ‘increasing cost pressures and challenging market conditions’
Around 2,150 jobs at risk as Claire’s Accessories appoints administrators

Around 2,150 jobs at risk as Claire’s Accessories appoints administrators

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

The move will raise fears over the future of its 306 stores across Ireland and the UK.
Ryanair boss considers increasing staff bonus to tackle excess baggage ‘scourge’

Ryanair boss considers increasing staff bonus to tackle excess baggage ‘scourge’

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

The airline is considering increasing a bonus paid to staff for identifying passenger’s oversized luggage, chief executive Michael O’Leary said.
Paddy Power owner Flutter takes 100% ownership of US firm FanDuel after €1.5bn deal

Paddy Power owner Flutter takes 100% ownership of US firm FanDuel after €1.5bn deal

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

The gambling giant said it has purchased the remaining 5% of FanDuel it did not own from Boyd.
Lidl recalls popular air fryer over potential ‘fire hazard’

Lidl recalls popular air fryer over potential ‘fire hazard’

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

The discount supermarket chain has shared a recall notice for the Tower eight litre dual basket air fryer.
KFC to create 7,000 new jobs across Ireland and UK

KFC to create 7,000 new jobs across Ireland and UK

Tue, 27 May, 2025

The company said it wants to open another 500 restaurants over the next decade.
Ryanair demands cabin crew staff return pay rises amid Spanish union dispute

Ryanair demands cabin crew staff return pay rises amid Spanish union dispute

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Flight attendants in Spain have been told to hand back five months’ worth of salary increases after a row between the airline and a union.
Ryanair to raise prices as it seeks return to profit growth

Ryanair to raise prices as it seeks return to profit growth

Mon, 19 May, 2025

The budget airline saw profits after tax fall 16% in 2024-25 following a 7% cut in fares.
Donald Trump to announce ‘major trade deal' with UK on Thursday

Donald Trump to announce ‘major trade deal' with UK on Thursday

Thu, 08 May, 2025

It would mark the first deal agreed upon since Mr Trump’s ‘liberation day’ announcement of global tariffs last month.
Deliveroo agrees €3.4bn takeover by US rival DoorDash

Deliveroo agrees €3.4bn takeover by US rival DoorDash

Tue, 06 May, 2025

San Francisco-based DoorDash will pay 180p a share in cash for London-listed Deliveroo.
Guinness increasing supplies after British pub shortages

Guinness increasing supplies after British pub shortages

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Diageo, which also owns Johnnie Walker whisky and Gordon’s gin, said Guinness sales have seen ‘extraordinary’ growth in recent months.
Diageo scraps sales target as US tariffs loom

Diageo scraps sales target as US tariffs loom

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

The spirit giant has said it is talking with the US Government over upcoming tariff policies which could ‘impact’ its sales recovery.
Diageo considering possible sale of Guinness business - reports

Diageo considering possible sale of Guinness business - reports

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Bloomberg News reported on Friday that the drinks giant is also reviewing the future of its 34 per cent stake in Moët Hennessy
Homebase's UK tax rebate delay revealed as 74 stores go up for sale

Homebase's UK tax rebate delay revealed as 74 stores go up for sale

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

The stricken firm has set a deadline of the end of next week for potential buyers to snap up its remaining shops in the UK and Ireland
Battle lines drawn as hospitality VAT becomes first key row in election campaign

Battle lines drawn as hospitality VAT becomes first key row in election campaign

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Fine Gael policy would also increase VAT for some businesses up from 9 per cent to 11 per cent.
Fine Gael promises 11% VAT rate for hospitality industry

Fine Gael promises 11% VAT rate for hospitality industry

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

The VAT pledge comes just more than a month after the coalition Government chose not to introduce a similar measure in the Budget.
Ryanair reports 10% drop in average fares amid consumer ‘spending pressure’

Ryanair reports 10% drop in average fares amid consumer ‘spending pressure’

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

The low-cost airline said more consumers are switching to Ryanair from rival brands.
Ryanair to cut UK flights by 10% as boss calls Budget air tax rise ‘idiotic’

Ryanair to cut UK flights by 10% as boss calls Budget air tax rise ‘idiotic’

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

Chief executive Michael O’Leary said a planned rise in air passenger duty would make air travel ‘much more expensive’.
Magners owner highlights ‘consumer caution’ ahead of Budget

Magners owner highlights ‘consumer caution’ ahead of Budget

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

It came as C and C Group revealed lower sales for the past half-year as poor summer weather hit demand for cider.
Saudi wealth fund buys stake in Brown Thomas and Arnotts owner

Saudi wealth fund buys stake in Brown Thomas and Arnotts owner

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

It comes after Austrian real estate conglomerate Signa, which had co-owned the company with Thai firm Central, collapsed into insolvency last year.
Finance minister defends spending plans following watchdog’s warning

Finance minister defends spending plans following watchdog’s warning

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

Jack Chambers said that government was seeking to strike a balance between restraining spending and continuing economic growth.
Ryanair sets monthly passenger records in August

Ryanair sets monthly passenger records in August

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Ryanair said it carried 20.5 million passengers in August while Wizz Air’s figure was 6.2 million.
McDonald’s to open more than 200 new restaurants in UK and Ireland

McDonald’s to open more than 200 new restaurants in UK and Ireland

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

The fast-food chain said it expects the expansion plan to create around 24,000 new jobs.
Fashion chain Ted Baker to close its remaining Irish and UK stores this week

Fashion chain Ted Baker to close its remaining Irish and UK stores this week

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Its 31 remaining stores in the UK and Ireland will close before the end of the day on Tuesday and the website has also been closed.
Ryanair reveals 650 flights cancelled in July because of air traffic disruption

Ryanair reveals 650 flights cancelled in July because of air traffic disruption

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

Rival airline Wizz Air said about 1 per cent of its flights were disrupted as a result of last month’s global tech outage
Ryanair profit plunges as airfares set to slump over summer

Ryanair profit plunges as airfares set to slump over summer

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Chief executive Michael O’Leary said that while demand is strong, pricing is set to be ‘materially lower’ than last summer.
Pay deal will leave Aer Lingus pilots ‘better off’, union says

Pay deal will leave Aer Lingus pilots ‘better off’, union says

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

Pilots are to be balloted on a 17.75 per cent deal following a recommendation from the Labour Court
Dublin jumps into top 50 in global ‘most expensive cities’ list

Dublin jumps into top 50 in global ‘most expensive cities’ list

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

Dublin has been ranked in 41st place in the annual list from Mercer, ahead of Milan, Rome and Madrid.
WeWork hopes to turn a corner after ‘painful’ global restructuring

WeWork hopes to turn a corner after ‘painful’ global restructuring

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

The office sharing company said it had trimmed its offices in the UK and Ireland and was focusing on 40 profitable locations.
Digital bank Monzo set to open Dublin office as it announces first annual profit

Digital bank Monzo set to open Dublin office as it announces first annual profit

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

The digital bank now has nearly 10 million customers and is preparing to expand across Europe.
Dua Lipa and Harry Styles named in Sunday Times first 40 Under 40 Rich List

Dua Lipa and Harry Styles named in Sunday Times first 40 Under 40 Rich List

Fri, 17 May, 2024

The list showcases British talent from music, sport, entertainment, and business.
Georgia Toffolo ‘proud’ of boyfriend James Watt after he calls time at BrewDog

Georgia Toffolo ‘proud’ of boyfriend James Watt after he calls time at BrewDog

Thu, 09 May, 2024

The former Made In Chelsea star joked that 99% of her future date nights with Watt would still be at a BrewDog bar.
Disney+ will crack down on password sharing this year, boss says

Disney+ will crack down on password sharing this year, boss says

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Disney chief executive Bob Iger said the streaming platform would begin curbing password sharing in June in some countries.
Independent reaches deal to take over BuzzFeed in the UK

Independent reaches deal to take over BuzzFeed in the UK

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

The deal will bring together two brands which once challenged how the media landscape worked.

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