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AgricultureCarlow farming family turns GAA medals into business success
The accumulation of lots of hurling and Gaelic football medals by her husband led Ana Coady to start a new business, Little and Loveable, on the family farm. She said: “My husband, John, is a full-time sheep and dry cattle farmer and the idea actually started
Business‘We’re plausibly close to crossing the line’: are warnings of uncontrollable AI coming true?
A spate of serious safety incidents have increased fears about the power and impenetrability of the most advanced models Picture humanity in a boat being swept down a raging river, praying there is no Niagara Falls ahead. Or imagine standing with the pioneerin
BusinessUefa legal case may be beginning of the end for Infantino as Trump’s support evaporates | Barney Ronay
The order of discovery related to Fifa’s failed plan to sell the World Cup will worry the American president, a situation that tends to end badly for the culprit “Tell Mike it was just business. I always liked him.” “He understands.” Continue reading...
BusinessLive music to raise cash for Christmas dinners
Proceeds from the event help fund Christmas for families struggling financially in the South East.
BusinessUK subsidence claims surge after hottest summer on record
Insurers in England and Wales tell of busy August with one reporting near-140% jump in claims UK insurers are experiencing a surge in the number of homeowners making claims for subsidence after the hottest summer on record , with Hastings Direct reporting a ne
BusinessThe two-year trail of financial controversy dogging Reform and Farage
Six claims the party has faced – from an undisclosed £5m gift to an alleged plot to bypass election laws As Reform UK’s annual conference unfolded in Birmingham, the party was once again facing heightened scrutiny over its finances. Two senior officials have b
BusinessFood delivery riders call on platforms to open up AI ‘black box’ they say has cut pay
Workers who blame algorithms for lowering their earnings are getting help from academics to find out how the system works Gig economy workers are urging delivery platforms to open up the “black box” of computer-driven algorithms that determine the jobs they ar
BusinessA £500 gift or a free toothbrush: is it worth switching bank accounts?
As the battle for current account customers takes a new twist we look at how tempting the offers really are Fancy up to £500 of “free” cash – or how about a complimentary eco-friendly electric toothbrush? Many of Britain’s banks are offering sizeable “welcome
AgricultureGenerators for farms: What support is available?
As the winter months approach, farmers may be considering purchasing a generator. Generators can be vital equipment for farms to have due to weather-related impacts on electricity supply. Farmers may be considering either a diesel generator or a power-take-off
AgricultureRethinking dry-off on a high-performing Kerry herd
For Co. Kerry dairy farmer Maurice Harty, getting the most from a high-performing cow starts with making the most of the genetics in the herd. At Ballylongane Pedigree Holstein Friesians, the Harty family has been breeding pedigree cows since 1967, with the he
AgricultureWeekly factory cattle supply up 5,600 head on same week last year
Weekly factory cattle supplies are up 5,600 head on the same week of last year, despite the overall kill this year being down by over 46,000 head or 4.2%. Last year saw unusually lower kill numbers throughout the second half of the year, whereas this year, kil
BusinessHow much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?
The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.
EconomyWhy are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on?
BusinessFlight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says
Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.
Business'Reform broke no law': Nigel Farage responds to latest donation revelations – video
Nigel Farage tells Reform UK's annual conference in Birmingham that allegations broadcast by Channel 4 News that his party had breached political donation rules were made because 'they’re scared of us'. The party has suspended two senior officials after they w
AgricultureFarmers to gain control with John Deere AI assistant data tool
John Deere has shown off its new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant called JD that aims to simplify data processing on farms. The American company is updating its ‘John Deere Operations Centre’ farm management platform with JD, an AI assistant built into t
BusinessTrump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets
The president's remarks came as stronger-than-expected jobs figures added to growing expectations that rates could be increased.
BusinessHave a little fun scamming the scammers | Letters
Gary Calder responds to an article by a Guardian Money reader who got even by stringing the fraudsters along Anyone wishing to get their own back on bank-card scammers using the method described in your article ( ‘I’ve £80k in the account, here’s my pin’: turn
BusinessThe Guardian view on Reform’s funding scandal: Nigel Farage has questions to answer | Editorial
An undercover investigation raises issues around foreign money, political transparency and the rightwing populist party’s fitness for power Reform UK’s conference was to open showcasing a party ready for government. It did so with two top aides removed after a
Business‘There’s no plan’: as instability in global bond markets rises, what are the knock-on effects?
From mortgages to inflation, concerns about the public finances of major economies have wide-reaching consequences When Donald Trump was asked recently about the threat of rising interest rates on US government debt, he told baffled reporters: “The ultimate in
MarketsUS jobs report smashes forecasts; shares in Falklands oil explorers plunge as Argentina threatens sanctions – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as US economy adds 162,000 new jobs in August US added 162,000 jobs in August, with unemployment rate holding steady It’s official, UK car sales jumped last month. New car registrations rose by 13.7%
Business1986: Manchester's second-hand fashion mecca
Designer Jeff Banks visited Affleck’s Palace, an indoor emporium selling vintage clothing.
BusinessDeadly escalation in Black Sea attacks prompts fears of even higher food prices
Russian and Ukrainian strikes in July killed more crew than in whole war to that month, preventing grain exports A summer of hostilities in the Black Sea proved deadly for seafarers, as Russia and Ukraine attacked each other’s ships and port infrastructure, pr
BusinessFirmus Energy customers face price increase
Customers in the Ten Towns area will see a 8.98% increase and 12.5% for Greater Belfast.
BusinessNigel Farage meeting a 'shadowy foreign donor'? It can only be another establishment stitch-up | Marina Hyde
The only thing more dodgy than Reform’s financial dealings is the egregious lunchtime combination of oysters, Guinness and champagne How many sarcastic air quotes is too many for quoting Nigel Farage’s suggestion that Reform have been ““““““““hoaxed”””””””” by
BusinessPopulism poses serious challenge to independent central banks, Bailey says
Bank of England governor says central bankers must explain decisions or risk being seen as ‘unrepresentative elite’ The governor of the Bank of England has said the rise of populist politicians presents a serious challenge to independent central banks. As Nige
AgricultureCan finisher pigs thrive on 0.35% phosphorus rations?
The amount of phosphorus (P) finishing pigs require in their diets to maintain productivity is the subject of research underway in Northern Ireland. The trials are assessing if the level of dietary P can be safely lowered to 0.35%. Phosphorus is an essential p
BusinessUK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.
AgricultureCall for ‘rigorous verification’ before Brazilian beef imports resume
Macra said the suspension of Brazilian beef, poultry and other animal product imports into the EU is “a significant step towards protecting a level playing field for Irish and European farmers”. The suspension, which came into force yesterday (Thursday, Septem
BusinessUS added 162,000 jobs in August, with unemployment rate holding steady
Number of new jobs being added has been fluctuating, with private companies adding 38,000 jobs in August The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, an uptick after a sluggish summer for the labor market. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, still down
AgricultureSeeds of hope: how a local farming project is offering a lifeline to Gaza
Family-run Al-Qarara Seed Bank is striving to help Palestinians gain sovereignty over their food security Salama Ayesh Muhanna still remembers the first seeds he planted on his family’s land in al-Qarara, Gaza. At just 17, Muhanna had proudly sprouted cucumber
BusinessA storm destroyed her tea factory. One Canadian friend kept the business alive 2,300 miles away
Two businesswomen made a promise to each other, and after two years of support, the Asheville Tea Company in North Carolina will reopen When Jessie Dean and Alexandra Sangster met in the summer of 2024, they made a pact. The two women both ran tea companies –
BusinessXbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers
Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance
AgricultureDock populations soar as rains return after drought
One very significant impact of the 2026 drought now becoming apparent is the significant growth of dock populations in all grassland areas. This is a direct consequence of the weed’s deep rooting nature. Adding to the ‘dock challenge’ has been the return of th
Business‘They disturb the game’: how betting fans are taking over tennis courts
Jeering and heckling are increasingly commonplace, even at grand slams, as spectators try to influence matches Midway through the first week of the US Open a couple of years ago, Jiri Lehecka’s attempts to find his form were disrupted by incessant taunting fro
BusinessUS diesel prices hit an all-time-high
Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.
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