China Welcomes Preliminary Deal to End Trade War with US
December 14, 2019 No Responses

China Welcomes Preliminary Deal to End Trade War with US

China has put a positive face on a first-step trade agreement that seeks to avoid a trade war it blames the US for starting. Chinese experts and news media joined government officials in saying the deal would reduce uncertainty for...
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Sterling Surges Against The Euro After Conservatives Win Big
December 13, 2019 No Responses

Sterling Surges Against The Euro After Conservatives Win Big

The City reacted positively as the Conservatives romped home to the biggest majority since 1987 but warned clarity was now needed on the future relationship between the UK and the EU. Bosses and trade bodies also called on the Government...
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Lagarde Takes Charge as ECB Leaves Key Rates Unchanged
December 12, 2019 No Responses

Lagarde Takes Charge as ECB Leaves Key Rates Unchanged

The head of the European Central Bank has said the economic slowdown in the countries that use the euro shows signs of bottoming out. Christine Lagarde told reporters after the bank kept its monetary policies on hold that recent economic...
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Unrealistic That Brexit Trade Deal will be Completed in 2020 Says Barnier
December 11, 2019 No Responses

Unrealistic That Brexit Trade Deal will be Completed in 2020 Says Barnier

Boris Johnson’s Brexit timetable has been described as unrealistic in comments reportedly made by the European Union’s chief negotiator. In a leaked recording obtained by The Independent, Michel Barnier can be heard saying that a global trade negotiation c...
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Scottish Secretary Claims Goods from The North Would Face Border Checks
December 10, 2019 No Responses

Scottish Secretary Claims Goods from The North Would Face Border Checks

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Christian Brothers Pay $7.57m Debt to Victims’ Organization
December 9, 2019 No Responses

Christian Brothers Pay $7.57m Debt to Victims’ Organization

Christian Brothers has paid its outstanding debt of $7.57m (€6.8m) to a redress organization, it has been confirmed. The Department of Education and Skills revealed on Monday that the Congregation of Christian Brothers fulfilled its voluntary pledge to the R...
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Government’s Renewable Scheme Will Meet Ireland’s Climate Commitments Says Bruton
December 2, 2019 No Responses

Government’s Renewable Scheme Will Meet Ireland’s Climate Commitments Says Bruton

A Government scheme to achieve 70% renewable electricity by 2030 will meet Ireland’s future climate commitments, it has been claimed. Environment Minister Richard Bruton unveiled details of the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction, which...
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‘Climate Shaming’ of Farmers Must Stop, Says Taoiseach
November 30, 2019 No Responses

‘Climate Shaming’ of Farmers Must Stop, Says Taoiseach

Leo Vardakar has called for an end to the “climate shaming” of farmers and said that they need to be paid more for their produce. The Taoiseach was speaking at the annual general meeting of farming organisation the Irish Creamery...
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ESB Begins Decarbonizing Its Yellow Van Fleet
November 25, 2019 No Responses

ESB Begins Decarbonizing Its Yellow Van Fleet

ESB Networks has begun decarbonizing its yellow van fleet, with the purchase of 70 full electric vehicles. The Nissan ENV200s will be added to the fleet throughout 2019 and 2020. It is estimated 170 tonnes of carbon will be offset...
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Talks Fail to Avert Health Worker’s Industrial Action in The North
November 22, 2019 No Responses

Talks Fail to Avert Health Worker’s Industrial Action in The North

Discussions between employers and health workers in Northern Ireland have broken down without agreement. Health and social care workers in the region earlier this week served notice of industrial action over staffing numbers and pay disputes. The first phase w...
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