Cost of Living

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Neither neoliberalism nor the ‘radical left’ seems able to solve the problem in most Greek people’s minds: the almost unbearable increases in the cost of living

The till receipts at Brown Thomas, the glittering, almost-nationwide monument to unfettered capitalism, is a decent bellwether for how the haviest-haves in society are doing

Donations increase to charity which provides assistance to those in need in Dublin after staff ran out of food parcels and hamper tickets on Wednesday

Using cash on a night out, planning your purchases and clearing your balance on time can help you keep control of your spending during the festive season

Frances Maguire was left out of pocket after the airline failed to address the issue – until Pricewatch intervened and prompted a refund

Budget 2025 seen as ‘broadly progressive’ with lower income households benefiting more

‘I find it crazy that they are able to get away with doing what they do’ says a reader who inadvertently signed up to a subscription when buying tickets online

Management of broadband during a house move causes undue stress, while a tiny debt for a service not received boggles the mind

Bond giant says euro is vulnerable to further declines amid market ‘optimism’ over impact of Trump presidency

Funds from a customer’s subsidiary account rather than main account used to cover card transactions

Remuneration hike would help make up for impact of inflation in previous years, union group claims

More than a third of Irish consumers will hunt for bargains today, spending over €300 on average – but watch out for scams

A day spent in the Vincent de Paul southeast region office reveals the large number of requests from vulnerable seeking help with everything from food and utility bills to rent arrears and broken toilets

Price pressures surpass European Central Bank’s target for first time since August

A dangerous narrative has crept in, branding any progressive environmental policy as costly, woke, nanny state and an infringement on people’s freedoms

Latest consumer sentiment survey says consumers remain in a “watch, wait and worry” mode ahead of the Irish election

People who have poured their heart and soul into setting up successful food businesses are finding the going is only getting tougher

Hostility to Sinn Féin over immigration has dissipated in its strongholds but the party has not yet captured the momentum of its successful 2020 general election campaign

The outgoing government handled some elements of the cost-of-living crisis well, but failed miserably in other areas

Irish restaurateurs face the hardest of times as the soaring cost of ingredients adds to an already challenging climate

Operating profit at recruitment giant falls from €783m to €600m in wake of job cuts

Inflation has fallen back to target, but prices remain much higher than three years ago

‘Squeezed middle’ is real and ‘global economic environment is volatile’, Fine Gael leader says

Family trip to Belfast tarnished after paying a premium, only to be told when they got on board that there was no first class and no catering

Fees charged to change flights during the airline’s pilots’ strike took months to be reimbursed

Reader has endless stream of problems since ordering an iPhone 13 Pro last March

With a dizzying array of 350 plans on the private health insurance market, it is anything but consumer-friendly. Real competition is very badly needed

The top five costs for schools have nothing to do with education but just keeping the buildings heated, lighted, clean, safe and insured. And they’re increasingly unsustainable

Party’s general election manifesto to provide ‘older persons’ guarantee’ including extending free TV licences and payments for heating bills

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

A combination of factors can combine to put you slap bang in the middle of the zone where banks will want to give you a better mortgage rate

New health insurance company to go public with its offering today

Irish Times Ipsos B&A findings list cost of living, healthcare and housing among electorate’s top concerns as campaigning continues

Pay increases that go above rate of inflation among other key issues next government must address, says union

Continuing cost-of-living crisis fuels rising scale of poverty even before Christmas rush, charity says

The hospitality sector is going through a rough time but some establishments are continuing to offer value for money

Slew of shoppers preparing to spend less amid hit to disposable income

Post-Covid inflation spike leaves toxic legacy for governments across rich economies

Hotel and restaurant owners owners blame the energy crisis, VAT and labour costs