CLIMATE Government policies failing to address both climate and energy poverty – reportFriends of the Earth report found that the government’s existing approach to both emissions reductions and energy poverty are not delivering on either front
Inflation Shoppers spend more as grocery inflation increases – KantarGrocery price inflation hits record high of 16.4% in three months to end of February
Consumer Eight in ten consumers change non-essential spending habits over last six months – PwC surveyThree quarters of Irish consumers said that rising prices has been the most frequently experienced issue since December
Energy Shell’s CEO says cutting oil and gas production is ‘not healthy’Wael Sawan says the demand for fossil fuels is here to stay
Inflation Eurozone inflation barely slows despite rate hikesPolicymakers are concerned that elevated prices will continue and lead workers to seek bigger pay rises.
Work Workers’ earnings rises at half the rate of inflationEarnings in Ireland have increased to an average of more than €900 per week
Cost Of Living Crisis Cost of living package ‘last intervention’ ahead of autumn - TaoiseachNo new electricity credit, but welfare payments, extensions of tax cuts, and reform of TBESS all included in spring package
Politics Great expectations: how far will government go on cost of living supports?With easing energy prices calming inflation, the need for state supports has lessened this spring. But ministers are worried that people have been led to expect payouts and will be disappointed by the measures
Cost Of Living Crisis Government to expand energy support scheme for businessesBusiness Energy Support Scheme to be tweaked after low take-up; no new €200 electricity bill credits for households for now; and the Vat rate for the hospitality sector expected to increase from 9 per cent to 13.5 per cent
Energy European gas prices slump as energy crisis recedesPrices have plunged by more than 80 per cent from their August peak
Retail Just 21% of Irish retail workers earning a living wageA survey from the Mandate trade union found many employees are offered relatively low working hours
Hospitality Hoteliers warn that return to 13.5% Vat rate will damage tourism sectorGovernment to make decision next week on whether to extend 9 per cent rate in place since November 2020
Cost Of Living Crisis Two in three surveyed believe disposable income will fall this yearRedC’s quarterly consumer mood monitor found many consumers cutting spending on groceries, socialising and subscriptions, and looking to change mortgages and utility provider
Business Post's View Editorial: Poll reveals consumer doom and gloom, but relief may be on horizonNew figures show that the rate of inflation eased slightly in January and there are signs the economy is responding to a series of interest rate hikes
Retail Tesco Ireland offers staff free breakfast and lunch in response to cost of living crisisThe retailer will also improve discounts and raise hourly pay by 4%
Energy Businesses warned tomorrow is deadline day for Ireland’s energy support schemeCompanies which have been hit by significant energy price rises can apply to the initiative
Retail Centra to create nearly 500 jobs as it opens 18 new storesSales at the retailer rose to nearly €2 billion last year
Economy Insolvencies rise as number of Irish start-ups falls to six year lowRising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis created an uncertain economic environment for entrepreneurs
Motoring Used car prices may finally be levelling off following 70% surgePrices soared during Covid, but DoneDeal said this is now being replaced by more ‘normal’ price growth
Inflation Irish inflation drops for third month in a row, but remains a ‘huge burden’Consumer prices rose by more than 8 per cent in the year to December, with households still under pressure
