The London market closed higher with traders cheered by strong US economic data, soothing a hangover caused by Thursday’s stark warning by the Bank of England governor about the cost of a Brexit vote.

The pound rose sharply yesterday after new forecasts from the Bank of England appeared to bring forward the likely timing of an interest rate hike.

Airline stocks endured a turbulent session today after a profits warning from German carrier Lufthansa shook investors in the sector.

Striking Coca-Cola workers have taken their call for a boycott of the company’s products to Cork city centre.

SIPTU has sought permission from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions for an all-out picket of Coca-Cola’s operations across the country over the ongoing seven-week dispute between the company and former workers.

Brendan Nevin, director of strategy and marketing with Bank of Ireland, has been elected chairman of the Marketing Institute of Ireland.

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A. confirmed today its intention to apply for a listing of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange, as previously announced on May 20.