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Amazon 'pay vet bills after delivery driver knocks over Elizabeth Hurley's dog' 

Actress Elizabeth Hurley has been given a payout by Amazon after her pet dog was run over by a delivery driver, her sister has said.

New green bond will help Ireland develop projects that tackle climate change - Sustainable Nation Ireland CEO Stephen Nolan 

The growing green finance market, and the funding required to bolster projects in the climate change battle, will be on the agenda at Europe's biggest climate-related conference in Dublin this year.

Cyber attacks cost German industry €43bn - study 

Two thirds of Germany's manufacturers have been hit by cyber-crime attacks, costing industry in Europe's largest economy some €43bn, according to a survey published by Germany's IT sector association on Thursday.

250 not out: BoyleSports targets 300 stores in Ireland in expansion push 

Bookmaker BoyleSports opened its 250th store, in Kilcullen, Co Kildare, yesterday, and set a target of reaching 300 stores on the island of Ireland.

Whiskey a no-go: McGregor suffers KO to brand plan 

Conor McGregor has withdrawn his trademark application to register his 'Notorious' moniker for his planned whiskey brand.

SpaceX: Japanese billionaire - fashion guru Yusaku Maezawa - to be first private moon flight passenger 

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has said that he plans to blast off on the first-ever private commercial trip around the moon and will invite six to eight artists, architects, designers and other creative people on the week-long journey.

Dollar falls for second day as trade war escalates 

The dollar fell for a second consecutive day and the euro gained on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump escalated his trade war with China by imposing 10pc tariffs on about $200bn worth of Chinese imports.

China won't just play defence in trade war, Global Times warns 

China will not be content to only play defence in an escalating trade war with the United States, a widely read Chinese tabloid warned, as President Donald Trump was expected to announce new tariffs on $200bn in Chinese goods as early as today.

Asian shares slugged by new US tariff threat 

Most Asian share markets slid on Monday amid reports Washington was about to announce a new round of tariffs on Chinese imports, setting the stage for possible reprisals by Beijing.

London mayor calls for second referendum on Brexit 

London mayor Sadiq Khan has called for another referendum on Britain's European Union membership, saying the prime minister's handling of Brexit negotiations had become "mired in confusion and deadlock" and was leading the country down a damaging path.

INM to host exclusive business of podcasting event PodX 

Are podcasts the new radio? Will audio take over our lives with the rise of smart speakers? And why have podcasts exploded in the last few years?

Revealed: This city has just overtaken London as the world's most attractive financial centre 

New York has overtaken London as the world's most attractive financial centre, a survey said on Wednesday, as Britain's decision to leave the European Union prompts banks to shift jobs out of the city to preserve access to Europe's single market.

Sports Direct chairman Keith Hellawell to step down following AGM 

Keith Hellawell will retire from Sports Direct following Wednesday's AGM. He will be replaced as chairman by David Daly, who is currently a non-executive director of the retailer.

Jean-Claude Juncker's state of the union speech to European Parliament - highlights 

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker delivered his annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Ryanair cancel dozens of flights after pilots and crew in Germany start one-day strike 

Ryanair is cancelling dozens of flights after pilots and flight attendants in Germany started a one-day strike over pay and conditions, union officials said.

Hotel group Dalata puts in the miles for a good cause 

Ireland's largest hotel group Dalata has today set out on an 1,100km cycle around Ireland in aid of CRFM Crumlin, which provides funding for Our Lady's Children's Hospital.

Fund manager Ashmore to open Irish office as part of Brexit plans 

Fund manager Ashmore is set to open an office in Ireland as part of Brexit contingency plans as it seeks to ensure access to EU clients following Britain's divorce.

Asia shares worn out by trade tension, yen a safe harbour 

Asian shares carved out a 14-month trough on Friday as investors feared a new salvo of Sino-US tariffs could come at any moment, while a slump in US chip stocks rippled through the tech-heavy region.

Majority of Irish IT professionals do not trust social media 

The majority of Irish IT professionals do not trust social media providers to manage their personal data carefully.

China stocks fall as investors fear more tariffs 

China stocks closed lower on Thursday as investors fretted about the possible imposition of new US tariffs on imported goods from China, which could come as early as this week.

Burberry to stop burning unsold goods, removes real fur from collections 

British luxury brand Burberry said it would no longer burn millions of pounds worth of unsold goods or use real fur in its collections after an uproar over its environmental credentials.

Housebuilder Barratt Developments books big rise in annual profits 

UK-based Housebuilder Barratt Developments has posted a hefty rise in annual profits as it hailed an "outstanding" year.

Fitch ratings review gives reprieve to Italian bond yields 

Italian bond yields edged lower on Monday after Fitch left its credit rating unchanged at BBB, revising only its outlook to negative, though mixed news flow from senior ministers and manufacturing PMI data due later this morning could mean the rally is short-lived, analysts said.

Asian stocks down for third session as trade worries persist 

Asian stocks dropped for the third consecutive session on Monday, hit by worries over further escalation of the US-China trade war and unstable emerging market currencies.

Coca-Cola to acquire Costa Coffee for €4.3bn 

Whitbread, which earlier this year planned to demerge Costa and list it as a separate entity, said that a £3.9bn (€4.3bn) sale of the business to Coca-Cola is now "in the best interests of shareholders".

Trump threatens to withdraw US from World Trade Organisation 

US President Donald Trump threatened in an interview with Bloomberg News on Thursday to withdraw from the World Trade Organisation if "they don't shape up," in his latest criticism of the institution.

Call for entries into inaugural Invest In Ireland Awards 

A competition that recognises the success of overseas owned, internationally trading manufacturing and services companies operating in Ireland officially launched today.

Vodafone agrees AU$15bn deal to merge its Australian operations with TPG Telecom 

Mobile phone giant Vodafone has agreed a AU$15bn (€9.3m) deal to merge its Australian operations with TPG Telecom.

Beach bar attracts new business by organising swimming race between pets and owners 

A beach bar on the Croatian island of Rab has found an unusual way of attracting pet owners - by organising a swimming contest for them and their dogs.

Aston Martin sets out plans to float on London Stock Exchange 

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin said on Wednesday it intended to float on the London Stock Exchange, completing a turnaround after a boost to volumes and an increase in models led to a return to profitability.

UK denies report it asked Mark Carney to stay longer at BoE 

Britain's finance ministry denied a newspaper report on Tuesday that the government had asked Bank of England Governor Mark Carney to stay on for an extra year beyond his scheduled departure in June 2019.

Around 500 Starbucks employees to join Nestlé as the two agree deal 

Nestlé and Starbucks have announce the closing of the deal granting Nestlé the perpetual rights to market Starbucks consumer packaged goods and foodservice products globally, outside of the company’s coffee shops.

Markets Latest: Asian markets cautiously optimistic on US-Mexico trade deal 

Asian shares advanced on Tuesday and the US dollar hovered near its lowest in a month, with risk appetite sharpened by the United States and Mexico reaching a deal to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Uber heading in new direction with Toyota on self-driving cars 

Uber is teaming up with Toyota to build self-driving cars for its ride-hailing service.

Euro zone bond yields fall after Fed's Powell's speech 

Government bond yields in the euro area fell on Monday after US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell confirmed the outlook for steady rate increases in the world's biggest economy.

Payday lender Wonga 'on brink of collapse' after surge in compensation claims 

Wonga has lined up potential administrators after a surge in compensation claims pushed the payday lender to the brink of collapse, according to reports.

Chinese bitcoin mining rig makers aim to raise billions in HK IPOs – sources 

Three of the world's largest bitcoin mining equipment makers plan to raise billions of dollars with initial public offerings in Hong Kong, even as other companies report plunging demand for the chips needed to make bitcoin and a halving in the price of the cryptocurrency.

The deeply unsettling dark side of Steve Jobs, according to his daughter 

He was a genius who inspired millions with his vision and creativity.

Donald Trump slams social media firms as 'silencing millions' 

US President Donald Trump criticised social media companies on Friday, saying without evidence that they have silenced "millions of people" in an act of censorship.

Norway's $1 trillion wealth fund should keep oil stocks - commission 

Norway's trillion-dollar sovereign wealth fund should continue to invest in oil and gas firms, a government-appointed commission recommended on Friday, contradicting earlier advice from the central bank.

Trump offered Italy help to fund public debt next year – reports 

US President Donald Trump told the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte in a recent meeting in Washington the United States was ready to offer Italy help in funding its public debt next year, Il Corriere della Sera reported on Friday.

Venezuelan authorities arrest two Smurfit Kappa managers 

Venezuelan authorities said on Thursday that they had arrested two managers of paper packaging company Smurfit Kappa, two days after the government temporarily took over its local unit in the city of Valencia.

Asian shares fall on Trump woes as US-China tariffs kick in 

Asian shares slipped on Thursday amid speculation US President Donald Trump's political position could be threatened by the legal woes of two former advisers and as fresh US-China tariffs took effect.

Ryanair apologises after compensation cheques 'bounced' 

Ryanair has apologised after a number of passengers complained cheques issued as compensation had bounced.

US, China to resume trade talks in Washington amid low expectations 

US and Chinese officials are set to resume contentious trade talks on Wednesday under the cloud of a prediction by US President Donald Trump that there would be no real progress.

Turkish lira slightly firmer after Trump vows 'no concessions' 

The Turkish lira firmed slightly against the dollar in thin trade on Tuesday, shrugging off comments by US President Donald Trump ruling out agreeing to any demands from Turkey to gain the release of a detained American pastor.

Italy working on penalties against Atlantia over bridge disaster - PM 

The Italian government is working on penalties it could apply against Atlantia following the fatal bridge collapse in Genoa, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Tuesday.

Euro falls with investors cautious about US-China trade talks 

The euro slipped on Monday as the dollar gained ahead of proposed trade talks between the United States and China this week that investors hope will ease tensions between the world's two biggest economies.

Mulberry warns on profits following House of Fraser collapse 

Mulberry has warned that profits could take a £3m (€3.3m) hit following the collapse of House of Fraser.

Greece exits final bailout successfully – ESM 

Greece has successfully exited its final, three-year bailout programme, agreed in August 2015 to help it cope with the continued fallout from a debt crisis, the euro zone's European Stability Mechanism rescue fund said on Monday.

UK regulator sticks to £14 per share for Sky from Disney 

Britain's Takeover Panel said on Thursday it had confirmed its ruling that Walt Disney might have to offer at least £14 a share to buy UK pay-television group Sky.

Chinese drug maker made 500,000 substandard baby vaccines - report 

A Chinese drug company produced nearly 500,000 substandard vaccines for babies, roughly double an earlier estimate by authorities investigating a safety scandal, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.

Flightright taking Ryanair to court over compensation for passengers affected by the airline's strikes 

German passenger rights company Flightright is taking Ryanair to court over whether it should pay financial compensation to passengers affected by strikes at Europe's largest low-cost carrier.

China vows to control debt despite fresh stimulus for cooling economy 

China's state planner pledged on Wednesday to keep debt levels under control even as Beijing rolls out fresh stimulus to support the stumbling economy as a trade war with the US deepens.

Turkey raises taxes on US imports 

Turkey has sharply raised tariffs on some US imports, including passenger cars, alcohol, tobacco, the country's Official Gazette said on Wednesday.

Ireland's top professional contractors 'more likely to work abroad' unless tax anomaly addressed 

Specialist contractors are calling for an anomaly in Irish taxation to be addressed in the forthcoming Budget that currently makes it 'more advantageous' for Ireland’s top professionals to work abroad.

China stocks end lower after data shows economy cooling 

China stocks ended lower on Tuesday after data showed further signs of cooling in the country's economy and as trade war worries lingered.

US curbs on Russian banks would be act of economic war - Russian PM 

Russia would consider any US move to curb the operations of Russian banks or their foreign currency dealings a declaration of economic war, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday.

House of Fraser set to appoint administrators 

House of Fraser said "significant progress has been made" in reaching a sale of the group's business and assets.

China shares swing back to red as fresh US tariffs weigh 

China's stock markets retreated on Wednesday as fresh US tariffs and the increasingly heated trade war between the world's two largest economies cast doubt over Beijing's ability to boost its economy through pro-growth policies.

Spanish pilots union sues Ryanair over contracts 

Spanish pilots union Sepla is suing Ryanair in Spain's High Court over its pilot contracts, the union said in a statement on Friday.

Betting firm William Hill has swung to a half-year pre-tax loss of £819.6m 

Betting firm William Hill has swung to a half-year pre-tax loss of £819.6m from a profit of £93.1m a year earlier.

Three Sodexo workers 'shot dead and their bodies found inside a car' in Kabul 

Militants abducted and killed three foreign nationals working for international food company Sodexo in Kabul on Thursday, deepening concerns about security of expatriates in Afghanistan.

Money-losing Tesla plans to invest $5bn in building factory in China 

Tesla is looking to raise a portion of the $5bn it needs to build its factory in Shanghai from local Chinese partners, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing a source familiar with the matter.

UK says Brexit no-deal warnings are 'Project Reality', not 'Project Fear' 

British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt denied on Wednesday that warnings about fallout from a disorderly exit from the European Union were an attempt to scare opponents of the government's preferred Brexit plan into supporting it.

Dixons Carphone data breach affected millions more than first thought 

Dixons Carphone has said a data breach saw around 10 million records containing personal data accessed - more than it first reported.

House of Fraser 'holds talks with Mike Ashley over rescue bid' 

Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley and House of Fraser have discussed a new investment deal for the struggling retailer, according to reports.

Revenue jumps 23pc at Nurofen owner 

Nurofen owner Reckitt Benckiser has reported a 23pc jump in net revenue over the first half of the year to £6.1bn (€6.9bn).

Facebook's grim forecast: privacy push will erode profits for years 

Facebook shares lost as much as a quarter of their value on Wednesday after executives said that profit margins would plummet for several years due to the costs of improving privacy safeguards and slowing usage in the biggest advertising markets.

Sky reports 7pc rise in operating profit 

Pay TV giant Sky has reported a 7pc rise in operating profit to £1.03bn (€1.16bn) for the year to June 30.

Former Fiat Chrysler CEO Marchionne dies 

Former Fiat Chrysler chief executive Sergio Marchionne, one of the auto industry's most tenacious and respected auto chiefs, has died, succumbing to complications from recent surgery.

EU readying tariffs on $20bn of US goods – reports 

The European Union Commission is preparing to introduce tariffs on $20bn (€17bn) of US goods if Washington imposes trade levies on imported cars, EU trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom told the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter on Wednesday.

Love Island makes 'outstanding contribution' to ITV revenue growth 

ITV has reported an 8pc rise in total revenue for the six months to June 30 to £1.8bn (€2bn).

Trump company submits plan for £150m investment in Scottish golf resort 

US President Donald Trump's company has submitted plans to invest another £150m (€168m) in his Aberdeen golf and leisure resort in Scotland, the Trump Organization said on Tuesday.

Dundrum Town Centre owner launches £300m share buyback programme 

Hammerson, the co-owner of the Dundrum Town Centre, is launching a share buyback programme worth £300m (€336.6m).

Online hunting: How to navigate social media to find the best job - and the best employee 

Advertising a job vacancy, letting employers know you're open to opportunities, and having a general good aul browse...social networks like LinkedIn definitely have their benefits.

Nadella's lead still working as Microsoft beats Wall Street targets on cloud services revenue 

Microsoft posted quarterly profit and revenue that beat analysts’ estimates on Thursday, as more businesses signed up for its Azure cloud computing services and Office 365 productivity suite.

Donald Trump 'willing to hit all goods imported from China with tariffs' 

US president Donald Trump has said he is willing to hit all goods imported from China with tariffs, sending US markets sliding before the opening bell.

Details of more than 1 million people - including Singapore PM - stolen in major cyberattack 

A major cyberattack on Singapore's government health database stole the personal information of about 1.5 million people, including Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the government said on Friday.

In pictures: Airbus 'Beluga Whale' smiles as the cargo jet takes its maiden flight 

A unique sight was witnessed in the skies of southern France this afternoon as the Airbus BelugaXL took its maiden voyage.

Donald Trump hits out at European Union for fining Google under antitrust laws 

President Donald Trump has hit out at the European Union for fining Google under antitrust laws.

Comcast does not plan to pursue further acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets 

US cable giant Comcast has said it does not plan to make a rival bid for Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox assets, but will instead focus on its offer for UK pay TV group Sky.

Ethiopian Airlines in talks to purchase stake in Eritrean Airlines 

Ethiopian Airlines is in talks to take a stake in Eritrean Airlines, Tewolde GebreMariam, chief executive of Ethiopian Airlines, said in an interview on Thursday.

Leading economists unconcerned as Irish GDP decreases in first quarter of 2018 

The Irish economy shrunk in the first quarter of the year, according to official statistics released this morning.

Volvo to move XC60 production to Europe to avoid tariffs 

Volvo Cars is shifting XC60 SUV production for the US market to Europe from China to avoid Washington's new tariffs on Chinese imports, the Swedish carmaker said.

Profits plunge over 70pc at Sports Direct 

Sports Direct has reported a 72.5pc plunge in pre-tax profits to £77.5m (€87m) for the year to April 29, down from £281.6m (€316m) a year earlier.

Google fined record €4.3bn by EU antitrust regulators in Android case 

EU antitrust regulators levied a record €4.34bn fine against Google for illegal restrictions on Android smartphone makers and mobile network operators.

Theresa May to visit NI to reassure businesses hard border will be avoided after Brexit 

The Prime Minister is to make her first visit to the Irish border since the Brexit referendum.

'The fault is mine and mine alone' - Elon Musk apologises to Thai cave rescuer over 'insult' 

Tesla Inc founder Elon Musk apologised to British caver Vern Unsworth for insulting comments he made about him following the rescue of a dozen Thai schoolboys and their football coach from a cave in northern Thailand.

Popular food chain Bubbacue closes its two outlets in Belfast 

Barbecue restaurant chain Bubbacue has ceased trading at its two outlets in Belfast.

One of Canada's largest department stores has pulled Ivanka Trump's fashion line from its shelves 

One of Canada's largest department stores is no longer selling Ivanka Trump's fashion line.

IMF warns that US is vulnerable in escalating trade fight 

The International Monetary Fund warned that escalating and sustained trade conflicts are increasingly likely, threatening to derail economic recovery and depress medium-term growth prospects.

Industrials help European shares shrug off China data 

Strong industrials and pharma stocks helped European shares make hesitant gains on Monday while data showing slowing economic growth from China kept a lid on the market's progress.

Boeing kickstarts air show with order for jets worth $4.7bn 

Boeing said today it has won an order for fourteen 777 freighter planes for a value of $4.7bn (€4bn), firing the opening salvo against rival Airbus in a contest for business on day one of the Farnborough Airshow in the UK.

Krispy Kreme creates 150 jobs in Dublin 

US doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has launched a recruitment drive for 150 jobs based at its first Irish outlet in Dublin's Blanchardstown.

Deciding to be a comedian was this Bridget & Eamon actress' biggest financial mistake 

Sharon Mannion is an actress, comedian and writer best known for her role as Concepta in the RTE2 hit comedy Bridget & Eamon.

'I've two primary school kids and one child starting secondary school. How can I stagger the back-to-school costs?' 

All your consumers questions answered.

Irish company UrbanVolt announces €55m funding deal with UK investment firm 

Irish company UrbanVolt have signed a €55m funding deal with UK investment firm Low Carbon.

Wetherspoon boss launches attack on UK's Brexit plan as he reviews pub product ranges 

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has launched an attack on the British government's Brexit plan as he reviews the pub chain's product ranges ahead of the UK's departure from the EU.

Fiat workers to strike following Cristiano Ronaldo's €105m transfer to Juventus 

Fiat workers at a plant in Italy are reportedly set to go on strike after the announcement that Cristiano Ronaldo would be transferring teams.

UK regulator to fine Facebook £500,000 over data protection breaches 

Britain's information regulator said on Wednesday she intends to fine Facebook for breaches of data protection law as her office investigates how millions of users' data was improperly accessed by consultancy Cambridge Analytica.

Rupert Murdoch's Fox trumps Comcast with agreed $32.5bn bid for Sky 

Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox said it had agreed to buy Britain's Sky in a deal valuing the pay-TV group at $32.5bn, trumping a rival offer from US group Comcast.

Beoga's bodhrán player would put Rubber Bandits' Blindboy on his own euro note 

Eamon Murray is the bodhran player with Beoga, the Irish band which co-wrote the international hit Galway Girl with Ed Sheeran. Beoga, which was set up 15 years ago and is based in Antrim, has been widely praised for its new take on traditional Irish music.

Elon Musk suggests air tunnel like bouncy castle to rescue boys in Thai cave 

Entrepreneur Elon Musk has stepped in to help the young footballers trapped in a cave in Thailand.

Asia's oil refiners rush to deal with US-China trade war, looming Iran sanctions 

Asian oil refiners are racing to secure crude supplies in anticipation of an escalating trade war between the United States and China, and as Washington plans tough sanctions against Iran aimed at shutting the country out of oil markets.