The threat of no-deal has led many businesses to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, allowing them to do more with less

The 2017 assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta is threatening the European Union’s principles on the rule of law

Last week’s summit went better than anyone could have hoped. Just as well, given that the future of the 70-year-old alliance was hanging in the balance

Patient advocates are unhappy with the latest report on the national cervical screening programme and want further reviews, but some medical experts say resources would be better used elsewhere

In our rush to condemn CervicalCheck, we’ve overlooked the thousands of women who have survived cervical cancer and the medical and psychological aftercare they need

Any proposals from the DUP or Sinn Féin for the re-establishment of Stormont must be accompanied by plans for reform that will learn from past mistakes

Contrary to reports, the car isn’t dead – but sales are dropping and manufacturers, especially in Germany, are bracing themselves for huge changes in the sector

Populists argue that elites cannot be trusted, and clamping down too hard on ignorant and offensive statements may serve to amplify that impression

You don’t have to be a billionaire Kardashian to have a bit of reach on social media: 18,000 followers on Instagram will do the trick if you want a nice little sideline

Britain’s so-called ‘election of a generation’ is as muddled and confused as the Brexit debate that preceded it. On the ground in a number of constituencies, it proves difficult to take the temperature of this strangest of political contests

Undisclosed pay deals, secret pensions and underpayment of tax are just some of the problems left by John Delaney, as last week’s press conference revealed that the FAI has a long road ahead of it

Real conversations about wealth transfer from parents to children are a must – and they should be had in plenty of time

The €22 million could be spent on far worthier regeneration projects for the capital

The Providence Resources chief executive’s departure brings to a close his family’s almost 40-year involvement in Irish commercial life

Heads don’t necessarily have to roll, but those involved in scandals should have to answer for their actions in public

The social media giant will now ask users to verify their ages, but won‘t be taking any measures to check that they are telling the truth

A digital tariff system is unnecessary: other means exist to tackle potential revenue losses from digitalisation

With the activities of the hundreds of firms at the IFSC going largely unnoticed the Central Bank is examining whether aspects of the €3 trillion sector could endanger the Irish economy in the event of another global financial crisis

Avoid a sea of paper and packaging this year: choose gifts that are low in waste and high in practicality