Proposed remedies to an unintended pension tax loophole created through the Finance Act 2022 look set to add further complexity to an already complex system.
The hospitality sector says the issue is about margin, not customers. But with the government's decision not to reduce the Vat rate for the besieged sector, what other options are on the menu?
A section of England’s media reacted with outrage to the appointment of German Thomas Tuchel as the national team’s manager. But the truths that made his appointment unavoidable are often overlooked.
The hype surrounding AI makes it difficult for business leaders to make a decision on how to implement it. But doing nothing also brings real risk with it – even if it only feels like buying time.
Floating the VC is not a crazy way of thinking. Public market investors get access to private companies, the VC investors in those private companies get to sell their shares, and that money then gets recycled back into more investing.
The recent budget was hailed as a giveaway with something for almost everybody but small businesses were the noted exception. The details of the Finance Bill have now confirmed this.
The party is engulfed by the resignation of its front-bench TD Brian Stanley just as it embarks on a "a complete overhaul of governance procedures" following the McMonagle controversy. John Looby argues its problem is rooted in placing loyalty above all else.
The constant refrain from politicians seeking to avoid decisions about the 32 million cap is to urge scheduled airlines to use Cork, Shannon and other regional airports. Yes, they have capacity, but there is a reason why.
If a town like Enniscorthy is to break the cycle of long-term unemployment, it needs more people like Ed Murphy and Dermot O’Shea. It also needs a coherent plan from Government.
Vince McMahon created a unique brand of altered reality entertainment. As it permeates beyond his wrestling world, former WWE staffer Markham Nolan reflects on what it means for the future of American politics.
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