Over the course of an hour, on a cloudless afternoon in Oslo, Magnus Carlsen sinks from an upright sitting position to an open-legged slouch, to an almost full stretch, as if on a psychiatrist’s couch.

The fashion chain Republic is expected to fall into administration today, putting 1,000 UK jobs at risk.

High street fashion chain Republic has been snapped up by a private equity firm for £300m (€359m), it was reported today.

The first phase of a massive new shopping centre development has opened in the Dundrum area of Dublin today.

Over 4,000 new jobs will be created tomorrow as the country’s largest shopping centre throws open its doors.