‘We were in disbelief’: Lessons to be learned after couple’s Booking.com booking is cancelled
Couple’s booking, which they believed had been secured months earlier, ‘disappeared’ when they arrived at a hotel after a night out in Dublin
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War will end when Trump deems Iran in place of ‘unconditional surrender’, says spokeswoman
‘Most intense day of strikes’ yet, says Hegseth, as death toll from Iran war ‘nears 1,900’
‘No clear answer’: Aer Lingus and Facebook struggle to support sick and grieving readers
Aer Lingus says it ‘sincerely apologises’ for delay to reader’s request for letter following serious illness diagnosis
Fuel prices top €2 a litre as annual extra cost to households from war could hit €1,000
Irish consumers could face hikes in domestic energy, food and mortgages if conflict drags on
Grocery inflation put at 6.8 per cent to end of February
Data indicates price rising before recent surge in fuel costs
An extraordinary day in the market as oil prices collapse after Trump comments
Financial markets started the day in a panic and ended it hoping the conflict might soon end
Food prices in Ireland at risk of rising ‘dramatically’ due to war in Gulf, Minister warns
Government open to examining supports as energy costs increase – but repeat of energy credits unlikely
Where is the promised legislation aimed at preventing mobile phone service price hikes?
Hundreds of thousands of Irish users will see their monthly bills jump by more than 5% as a result of a policy taken by providers
Government open to providing new cost-of-living supports as prices rise, Minister says
Thomas Byrne says Coalition ‘open to examining’ help for households and warns cost of food supplies could also increase
What will the war in the Middle East mean for Irish consumers? From heating bills to mortgages
Heating oil has shot up in price, petrol and diesel may continue to climb, but it may take longer to see the effect on interest rates and utility bills
Domestic economy grew by almost 5% last year, but Harris says Gulf crisis could raise prices
Personal spending on goods and services, a key measure of domestic economic activity, grew by up 2.9% in 2025, CSO data shows
The vital signs: the five key economic pointers to watch from the Gulf conflict
In a volatile situation, how do we judge the likely impact on businesses and consumers?
Cost of living interventions not under consideration at the moment, says Chambers
Minister says intervention at this stage ‘highly unlikely’, arguing that last year’s budget measures were ‘permanent, affordable and sustainable’
‘I feel so stupid’: Victim’s shame at falling for ‘classic’ €30,000 invoice scam
Payment redirection fraud typically impacts businesses rather than individuals – but as this story proves, no one is safe
Irish Life Health hikes prices for third time since October
Move will cost some families more than €300 a year with analyst warning of real risk that people could be priced out of the market
Almost 320,000 customers unable to pay energy bills last December
Sinn Féin calls for Government to reintroduce energy credits
Kevin bought his daughter a bed online. It was a ‘Very’ frustrating experience
‘Any attempt to call results in lengthy hold times’ after company sends same package twice in first delivery
‘I didn’t expect bereavement to come with a €200 surcharge’
Dubliner says car insurance quote increased by more than €200 when removing her late husband from policy
As raising a child tops €15,000 annually parents need a long-term financial plan
With raising a child estimated to cost €15,000 annually, parents are advised to have a long-term financial plan
Wholesale electricity prices fell by more than 24% last month
While wholesale prices have softened considerably over the past 12 months, retail prices for consumers remain elevated
Too slow, Nespresso! Reader’s ‘infuriating’ three-month wait for a coffee
One reader shares his ‘perplexing and infuriating’ experience of clicking, couriers and customer service calls
University of Galway food bank forced to turn away hundreds of students each week
Students access the service via a lottery system as demand outstrips supply
Laya announces premium increases of up to 9.6% on popular private health plans
Health insurer says average 4.7% rise will add €80 to cost of covering an adult as it also announces intention to retire 16 of its older plans
Why haven’t Trump’s tariffs caused a downturn in the US?
Despite the negative predictions, the US economy is performing better than expected
Is it any wonder young women fantasise about becoming stay-at-home girlfriends?
We did everything feminism told us to do. We got an education. A good job. But we don’t feel free. We’re frazzled and burnt out
Rate of increase in consumer prices eased slightly to 2.7% in January
Ibec chief economist Gerard Brady says business lobby group expects an overall inflation rate of 2.3% for 2026
Pay rises stall as employers trim costs
Companies continue to hire workers but focus on key areas, says recruiter
How the price of a pancake has risen 35% in five years
Jump in cost of pancake ingredients outpaces wider inflation
Small businesses set to be hit with huge An Post price hikes
A national stamp now costs €1.85, while the €3.50 stamp for letters to Europe represents a rise of 85c
Accidental tipping: The growth of tip terminals and involuntary gratuities
Technology has changed the payments landscape, with fewer people carrying cash and businesses relying on virtual tipping through terminals
Brittany Ferries lets down passenger with MS over holiday in France
A family went to Roscoff with the company and had a ‘fantastic’ trip, but an attempt at a repeat didn’t work out so well
The price of love: you won’t buy a house together with vibes
Money can be a sensitive subject but failure to be open and honest about it can see your relationship heading for the rocks
Allianz mileage mix-up costs reader hundreds of Euro
Company measuring customer’s distance travelled in miles instead of kilometres
Grocery prices rise nearly 7%, the fastest increase in two years
Almost a third of shoppers say they are struggling to make ends meet, survey finds
Eagle-eyed Tesco shopper spots misleading product on shelves
Tomatoes a reader found at his local Tesco were nothing like a really good Irish tomato - for very good reason
Almost one in seven homes struggle with electricity bills
More than 297,313 homes were behind with their electricity bills at the end September, and almost 180,000 had fallen behind with gas bills
Personal loan activity surged to record €776m in July through September 2025
Data suggests figures were attained due to an increase in the number of people seeking loans, as average loan value fell by €172
Half of Irish bookshops saw sales fall over Christmas, compared to 2024 period
Bookshops cite rising recommended retail prices as key concern
Ministers resisted officials who advised breaking up Road Safety Authority over failings
RSA criticised over growing death toll in crashes and long waits for NCTs and driving tests
Electricity bills are getting more complicated - but that’s no bad thing
Dynamic tariffs more accurately reflect what’s actually going on with electricity supply and demand
Inflation hits Leinster House as TDs face price hikes at Dáil bar and restaurant
Calamari, smoked salmon and lamb cutlets go up in price – though wine hikes are avoided
Nine good reasons Irish people are having fewer children, or none
We’re continually told we’re facing a demographic crisis, but solving it is not as simple as lying back and thinking of Ireland
The cost of being a woman: pay gaps, pensions deficits and product prices
While we celebrate St Brigid’s Day, Irish women are being financially penalised simply for their gender
Motorists now spend €224 on monthly car running costs, report finds
More than half faced increase in insurance premiums last year, Carzone survey shows
Price of basic food rising at more than double the rate of inflation
Initial reading on harmonised index of consumer prices shows a slight drop in the annual rate to 2.6% in January
Price of Kerrygold butter cut by 9% across SuperValu and Centra stores
Musgrave – which also owns the Donnybrook Fair and Daybreak franchises – saw turnover in 2024 reach €5.2bn
Health insurer VHI announces fresh price hike averaging 3%
Premiums on some top level family plans will climb by more than €400 a year under latest increase
AIG Black box a stumbling block to secondary school student’s driving ambitions
AIG threatened to cancel Jimmy’s policy after difficulties with having tracking device installed
Irish consumer sentiment well down year-on-year as ‘nervousness’ pervades
Personal finances ‘remain under strain for many households’, Irish League of Credit Unions report says
‘I tried to use my €150 One4All card but the transaction was rejected each time’
Helen could not have foreseen how frustrating her attempts to use her gift card would be
Five places in Dublin city centre where you can get a €5 lunch. Really
Our intrepid reporter has skilfully navigated the city to find the value-led lunch solutions we all need
Noel contacted The Irish Times with a strange story about JD Sports gift vouchers
Time restrictions on gift cards bought for Christmas appear to be at odds with the law
Wholesale electricity prices down almost 21% as electricity bills remain high
Wholesale costs amount to a third of the price households pay
Ten ways to save on health insurance: ‘Split your cover, check for young adult rates’
Half a million customers are renewing this month. Here’s how to ensure you get the best deal
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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