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<p>Senior economist Jim Power: Up-to-date exchequer and unemployment figures show economy continues to recover.</p>

economy

'Good news story' as Irish economy expands despite new threat of Omicron restrictions

The Government has the money to fund measures to help hospitality businesses should they face further restrictions this Christmas, Ibec said

<p>The dearth of Santas comes as the US unemployment rate fell more than forecast last month.</p>

economy

Santa economy hit hard in US amid worker shortages

About 3,000 open positions across the country for Santa look-a-likes

<p>It follows whistleblower Frances Haugen’s revelations and disappointing quarterly results.</p>

companies

Facebook parent Meta shares in continuing €200bn wipeout

It fell as much by more than 2% at one stage on Friday

Winter weather Feb 11th 2021

economy

City of London struggles to throw off its ‘Jurassic Park’ image

European Central Bank Rates Announcement News Conference

economy

Lagarde says 2022 interest rate hike unlikely but ECB will act if needed

New fund has €75m for Irish food start-ups 'to break out beyond Ireland'

economy

New fund has €75m for Irish food start-ups 'to break out beyond Ireland'

Still behind you: Return of panto gives The Everyman a new lease of life

companies

Still behind you: Return of panto gives The Everyman a new lease of life

Apple still leading the way with AirPods 3rd generation

technology

Apple still leading the way with AirPods 3rd generation

Coronavirus - Sun Aug 1, 2021

economy

EU plan would reclassify food delivery and ride app workers as employees

business columnists

Oliver Mangan: Jobs are recovering at a remarkable pace but risks abound over Omicron

Manufacturers facing into perfect storm of rising energy costs and wage growth

Jim Power: SME sector must be at heart of government policy

Brian Keegan: Next year could be our last chance to boost incentives for Irish firms before global tax hikes

economy

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'Good news story' as Irish economy expands despite new threat of Omicron restrictions

The Government has the money to fund measures to help hospitality businesses should they face further restrictions this Christmas, Ibec said

Santa holding a bag full ofchristmas gifts

Santa economy hit hard in US amid worker shortages

Winter weather Feb 11th 2021

City of London struggles to throw off its ‘Jurassic Park’ image

European Central Bank Rates Announcement News Conference

Lagarde says 2022 interest rate hike unlikely but ECB will act if needed

companies

Facebook parent Meta shares in continuing €200bn wipeout

Facebook parent Meta shares in continuing €200bn wipeout

It fell as much by more than 2% at one stage on Friday

Still behind you: Return of panto gives The Everyman a new lease of life

Still behind you: Return of panto gives The Everyman a new lease of life

DropChef adds corporate wellness to its service menu

DropChef adds corporate wellness to its service menu

Deloitte appoints two new senior partners

Deloitte appoints two new senior partners

Munster Business

Planning row continues over planned North Cork crematorium

Planning row continues over planned North Cork crematorium

A similar application by the company last year was refused on grounds of environmental and road safety concerns.

Growing business confidence of Munster firms tempered by rising costs

Growing business confidence of Munster firms tempered by rising costs

Croom Precision Medical secures Limerick business award

Croom Precision Medical secures Limerick business award

She's focused on the task at hand

Cork firm LocalEyes acquired by Italian company

technology

Apple still leading the way with AirPods 3rd generation

Apple still leading the way with AirPods 3rd generation

AirPods 3rd gen offers a host of new features, dramatically improved sound quality, and better battery life

hacker

Third of businesses have no disaster recovery plan in place in event of cyberattack

Irish designed wireless earbuds — the one for sonic fans

Irish designed wireless earbuds — the one for sonic fans

Jack Dorsey’s Square changes its name to Block

Jack Dorsey’s Square changes its name to Block

farming

Rising Sea Levels Threaten Remote Alaskan Village Of Kivalina

Helmets and safety training to become mandatory for farm quad users by 2023

Mandatory headgear and safety training will become legal requirements to drive a quad - even on your farm - in a bid to reduce the number of serious injuries and fatalities connected to all-terrain vehicles.

Denis Lehane: A Tiffany diamond is the ideal farming Christmas gift

Denis Lehane: A Tiffany diamond is the ideal farming Christmas gift

Lamb trade: Factory-ready stock continue to command strong prices at the marts

Lamb trade: Factory-ready stock continue to command strong prices at the marts

Employees of a slaughterhouse in Cernay

Lifting of ban major step forward towards US access for Irish lamb

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