Cost of Living

Bond giant says euro is vulnerable to further declines amid market ‘optimism’ over impact of Trump presidency

Funds from a customer’s subsidiary account rather than main account used to cover card transactions

Remuneration hike would help make up for impact of inflation in previous years, union group claims

More than a third of Irish consumers will hunt for bargains today, spending over €300 on average – but watch out for scams

A day spent in the Vincent de Paul southeast region office reveals the large number of requests from vulnerable seeking help with everything from food and utility bills to rent arrears and broken toilets

Price pressures surpass European Central Bank’s target for first time since August

A dangerous narrative has crept in, branding any progressive environmental policy as costly, woke, nanny state and an infringement on people’s freedoms

Latest consumer sentiment survey says consumers remain in a “watch, wait and worry” mode ahead of the Irish election

People who have poured their heart and soul into setting up successful food businesses are finding the going is only getting tougher

Hostility to Sinn Féin over immigration has dissipated in its strongholds but the party has not yet captured the momentum of its successful 2020 general election campaign

The outgoing government handled some elements of the cost-of-living crisis well, but failed miserably in other areas

Irish restaurateurs face the hardest of times as the soaring cost of ingredients adds to an already challenging climate

Operating profit at recruitment giant falls from €783m to €600m in wake of job cuts

‘Squeezed middle’ is real and ‘global economic environment is volatile’, Fine Gael leader says

Inflation has fallen back to target, but prices remain much higher than three years ago

Family trip to Belfast tarnished after paying a premium, only to be told when they got on board that there was no first class and no catering

Fees charged to change flights during the airline’s pilots’ strike took months to be reimbursed

Reader has endless stream of problems since ordering an iPhone 13 Pro last March

With a dizzying array of 350 plans on the private health insurance market, it is anything but consumer-friendly. Real competition is very badly needed

The top five costs for schools have nothing to do with education but just keeping the buildings heated, lighted, clean, safe and insured. And they’re increasingly unsustainable

Party’s general election manifesto to provide ‘older persons’ guarantee’ including extending free TV licences and payments for heating bills

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A combination of factors can combine to put you slap bang in the middle of the zone where banks will want to give you a better mortgage rate

New health insurance company to go public with its offering today

Irish Times Ipsos B&A findings list cost of living, healthcare and housing among electorate’s top concerns as campaigning continues

Pay increases that go above rate of inflation among other key issues next government must address, says union

Continuing cost-of-living crisis fuels rising scale of poverty even before Christmas rush, charity says

The hospitality sector is going through a rough time but some establishments are continuing to offer value for money

Slew of shoppers preparing to spend less amid hit to disposable income

Post-Covid inflation spike leaves toxic legacy for governments across rich economies

Hotel and restaurant owners owners blame the energy crisis, VAT and labour costs

Political insulation from the cost-of-living crisis has been paid for by bumper corporation tax receipts – and now those receipts are under threat

Warranties are not straightforward and are rarely as good as they seem

Single people pay a premium on everything from housing and food bills to tax and holidays

The cost of a typical Irish Christmas for a family of five comes in at an eye-watering figure

Only one in eight of the 208,000 property owners thought eligible has applied for relief announced in Budget 2024

The couple behind Polka Polish Cuisine say high overheads and a drop in diners due to the cost of living have made their business untenable

Governing parties need to convince electorate that they can deal with persistent problems such as housing and infrastructure

Latest flash estimate for the harmonised index of consumer prices puts annualised rate of price growth in economy in October at 0.1%

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