The Irish Times

Vic Reeves: ‘Lager and fags were our main vices’

The comedian on his wild fame in the 1990s – and why he now prefers a pork pie to a pint

Thu May 07 2020 - 06:00

Labour MP lists Dublin trade unionist’s speech as one of the greatest by a woman

Joan O’Connell’s speech to the TUC on equal pay was included in Made in Dagenham film

Fri Jan 03 2020 - 05:52

Holding out: Just three FTSE 350 companies have all-male boards

London Briefing: UK rail commuters facing more pain

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 05:15

Heatwave to extend from UK across northwest Europe this week

Hottest day of the year expected in UK with temperatures set to rise to 30 degrees

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 13:42

Red faces at Bank of England as inflation forecast misses mark

Inflation now running at 3% in UK, less than had been predicted just two weeks ago

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 05:00

Planet Business: The week in tulip bulbs, technical hitches and sausage rolls

‘Kamikaze Brexit’, Northern Rock, Face ID demonstrations and other disasters

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 06:30

Republic one of worst states in Europe for maternity leave

UK study puts Croatia at top of table with six months of ‘decently paid’ leave

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 12:22

British inflation surges to its highest level since September 2013

Treasury acknowledges families are increasingly worried about rising bills

Wed Mar 22 2017 - 06:00

‘Fat Cat Wednesday’ shines spotlight on executive pay

Some bigwigs will pass the average annual salary of £28,200 (€33,150) by midday today

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 10:02

Sorrell nets extra £11m as crackdown on executive pay announced

WPP chief adds to €190m earnings as government publishes proposals for crackdown

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 07:10

Sports Direct apology over regime at Shirebrook comes at 11th hour

Showdown with the beleaguered board of UK’s biggest sports retailer set to begin

Wed Sept 07 2016 - 06:00

Will Mike Ashley of Sports Direct really take on Westminster?

The company boss is to appear before MPs to answer questions on working conditions

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 01:00

Jeremy Corbyn hits out at ‘poverty denier’ David Cameron

Rejects claims his radical policies were ‘dreams’ in speech at TUC conference

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 17:17

Cable’s reservations about economic recovery echoed by unions

Minister’s remarks at odds with Cameron’s welcome for strong growth

Wed Jan 29 2014 - 01:00

London police contain rival protests over killing

BNP and anti-fascist groups hold opposing protests in London

Sat Jun 01 2013 - 14:33