Business confidence among UK firms fell back in recent weeks, showing that the recovery from recession was likely to be "gradual and uneven", according to a new report today.

PROSPERITY cannot on its own bring about the just, compassionate and generous Ireland which society desires, the Archbishop of Dublin has suggested.

THE murder of Limerick businessman Roy Collins was yesterday condemned by the Bishop of Limerick, Dr Donal Murray, as “utter madness” which strikes at all of us.

Confidence among British businesses dipped again last month, with more firms preparing for a slowdown in trade in the coming year, according to a new study today.

Confidence among British firms has plunged to a new low in the wake of the economic downturn, according to a study today.

British firms have been hit by a marked drop in confidence regarding the state of the economy in the past month, with optimism at its lowest level since last year, according to a new report.

The construction industry is set to enjoy a buoyant year because of increased orders fuelled by booming commercial property and house improvements, according to a new report today.

The Bank of England left its benchmark interest rate at 4.5% amid signs four increases since November are starting to cool consumer borrowing and the housing market.

THE European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to leave interest rates on hold this year as it awaits clear signs of economic recovery.