Northern Ireland hospitality is left stuck in the middle again – The Irish News
For several years, the hospitality industry has asked governments to recognise the extraordinary pressures our sector has faced.…
China-US container rates hit 2-year high ahead of tariff changes
Transportation Companies rush to get holiday goods through customs before potential increase A cargo ship plies the waters…
Northern Ireland rates bills debt concerns as big increase in number of people entering payment arrangements – The Irish News
More ratepayers in Northern Ireland are facing “significant financial pressures” as the number entering into payment arrangements has…
Australia’s interest rate rise comes as other countries maintain theirs. Why?
As Australian mortgage holders grapple with rising repayments, some countries have not seen interest rate rises in years.…
Housing market ‘levelling out’ as interest rate hikes place pressure on buyers
Elevated interest rates have trimmed the borrowing capacity of prospective home buyers, as many agents report the housing…
Plea for Northern Ireland high street action plan as footfall plummets – The Irish News
April delivered a further stark reminder of how fragile the recovery in retail footfall remains in Northern Ireland…
Bank of England boss: No rush to hike rates amid energy price surge
Until recently, markets had largely expected UK rates to fall over the year. That view has been challenged…
HSBC, NatWest, Nationwide and Halifax hike mortgage rates as Bank of England warns of Iran war
Most major lenders increased borrowing costs this week as the Bank of England warned that the US-Israel war…
As it happened: Bank of England’s first rate decision of 2026
“There is still an appetite to lend though, and we are hopeful that in the absence of any…
Northern Ireland pubs and restaurants welcome John O’Dowd u-turn on rates revaluation following backlash – The Irish News
Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister has made a dramatic climbdown and halted a controversial rates revaluation scheme just days…