Yuno cuts electricity rate for customers who fix price Energy supplier Yuno has announced a new, lower electricity price for customers who lock into the agreed rate for 12 months. Business • 27 Nov
Most consumers expect higher costs this Christmas The majority of consumers expect their Christmas shopping to be more expensive this year, according to a new survey from KPMG. Business • 17 Nov
ALDI will cut prices as conditions improve Retailer ALDI says it has seen notable changes in the habits of grocery shoppers, accelerated by record inflation levels. Business • 02 Nov
Watch: Catch up on Budget 2024 in around 90 seconds Need a recap of Budget 2024? Budget 2024 • 10 Oct
Budget 2024: The view from Ireland's youngest town Budget 2024 is just around the corner and people all over the country are keen to find out how it will impact them. Budget 2024 • 09 Oct
Wholesale energy prices fell again in August Wholesale electricity prices continued their decline in August compared to prices last year, according to the latest report published by the Single Electricity Market Operator … Business • 15 Sep
Govt committed to safety in public finances - Donohoe Minister for Public Expenditure has said that potential cuts to the Universal Social Charge in the Budget will be a decision for Minister for Finance … Business • 11 Sep
Sunk Cost: High sugar prices leave a bitter taste Pantry basics like sugar and flour have seen dramatic price rises in the past two years, with climate change a major factor in the shift, … Business • 06 Sep
Sunk cost: Consumers suffering two years of inflation Consumer prices are continuing to rise, but the headline figure no longer tells us the full story of how much more we're paying for our … Business • 01 Sep
Drivers feel the pain of rising fuel costs From midnight tonight, motorists face a rise in the cost of refueling their vehicles as a hike in excise rates comes into force. These drivers … Cost of Living • 31 Aug
Calls to SVP up, but back-to-school supports helping Calls to St Vincent de Paul for help with the cost of living are up 14%, but back-to-school supports are said to have delivered "breathing … Cost of Living • 31 Aug
Majority of parents worried about school costs - survey A survey by children's charity Barnardo's suggests that many parents are worried about meeting back-to-school expenses because of increases in the cost of living. Ireland • 02 Aug
NI lacks 'proper policy response' to cost-of-living The absence of a functioning government in Northern Ireland means that it is the only part of the UK to have lacked a "proper policy … Ulster • 19 Jul
TU Dublin publishes cost of living guide for students TU Dublin has released its annual cost of living guide, which aims to help students and their families prepare financially for college. Business • 27 Jun
27% of consumers can't afford a holiday this year As the holiday season begins, 27% of consumers say they cannot afford a holiday this year, compared with 23% last year and 19% in 2021, … Cost of Living • 23 Jun
Minimum standard of living costs up by almost 11% - SVP There has been considerable increase in the cost of a Minimum Essential Standard of Living across all household types according to a new report from … Ireland • 15 Jun
Grocery price cuts 'could be turning point' - McGrath Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said that Tesco's price cuts could be a "significant turning point" for grocery costs as other retailers are expected … Business • 08 Jun
Cost of living weighs on EU voters a year before polls Cost of living woes are focusing European voters' minds one year before they go to the polls to choose a new EU parliament, a new … Business • 06 Jun
Cost of living crisis impacting holiday plans for many The cost of living crisis is having a significant impact on people's holiday plans this year, research by MyHome.ie shows. Business • 01 Jun
Consumer confidence hit 14-month high this month Consumer confidence here hit a 14-month high this month, as concerns eased about the economic outlook. Business • 29 May
Pretty Price: The rising cost of toiletries & cosmetics They may not get as much attention as food, drink and energy, but the cost of toiletries, hygiene products and cosmetics have also seen significant … Business • 28 May
Motorists braced for fuel excise duty increase Petrol and diesel prices are at their lowest point in more than 18 months, but consumers are unlikely to welcome the restoration of fuel excise … Business • 31 May
Barnardos calls for hot school meals during holidays Children's charity Barnardos is calling for the expansion of the hot school meals programme to include holiday periods. Ireland • 24 May
Rate of rise in market rents slowed in first quarter The rate of increase in advertised rents slowed during the first three months of the year, rising just 1% compared to the previous quarter. Business • 15 May
TD calls for windfall tax for supermarket chains Supermarkets should be treated like energy companies and subject to a windfall tax if they are found to be profiteering, according to Labour's finance spokesperson. Cost of Living • 11 May
