20 steps to spring clean your finances
From decluttering your wardrobe to simple and effective energy price switching, here’s how you can give your money a refresh
Conor Pope in Paris and London: ‘At every turn in Paris, someone was standing by to screw me’
A tale of two cities, one Eurostar, and some price-gouging that even an encounter with Paddington Bear couldn’t salvage
One crew member rescued after US fighter jet shot down over Iran
As it happened: Donald Trump says incident will have no impact on any potential negotiations aimed at ending the conflict
Four ways the Iran war could make life more expensive
From food prices and fertiliser to home heating and holidays, the conflict in the Middle East is hitting finances in several areas
Could already booked flights see a surcharge or could they be cancelled due to fuel shortage?
Risk of supply disruptions in Europe in May and June due to ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has warned
Could a €5 tourist tax help solve Dublin’s problems? Conor Pope vs Eoghan O’Mara Walsh
Surveys have suggested that close to two thirds of Dubliners think a tourist tax is a good idea. The hospitality sector is not convinced
‘Get to the back of the queue or leave the station’: Train users on Irish Rail inflexibility
Train travellers share experiences of what one describes as a ‘crackdown’ on ticket flexibility
‘I’m losing the will to live’: Eir’s repeated let-downs overwhelm a pensioner customer
Customer in her 70s waited weeks for broadband installation
Israeli strike kills three journalists in Lebanon; Ukraine denies claims Iran destroyed Dubai depot
Two journalists reportedly killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon; Yemen’s Houthis confirm attack on Israel
Defence Forces use new ‘strategic reach’ Air Corps plane for Lebanon troop rotation
Civilian air traffic in Middle East severely curtailed due to ongoing conflict
Man’s body discovered in Cookstown, Dublin on Friday afternoon
Gardaí say postmortem examination will determine course of investigation
Man escorted off Ryanair flight following incident during take-off
Passenger demanded to be allowed off flight as plane accelerated on runway
Atomic agency reports no increase in radiation following attack on nuclear facility
UN urges US to conclude investigation into deadly Iran school strike; Sinn Féin TD defends party stance on fuel cuts
Businesses lost almost €20m to online fraud over last two years
Data from BPFI-led initiative highlights firms’ losses to fraudsters
War in Middle East taking toll on consumer sentiment, says survey
Sentiment slides as economy faces twin troubles of higher prices and slower growth













