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Public-sector unions are demanding it. The Government says it can’t afford it. What happens next has implications for taxes, public spending, recruitment and pensions
Phoney news spreading across social media is a lot more dangerous than you might think
Three key points for State from British prime minister’s speech to UK business leaders
Sterling and dollar confound forecasts to make comeback, while euro nerves return
British prime minister Theresa May is to prioritise the Just About Managing
Negotiations with public service unions may not be enough to prevent strikes next year
Government has little room for manoeuvre in showdown with unions
Wilbur Ross is a leading candidate for commerce secretary role in the US
Extra budget leeway for Ireland likely limited, but commission is easing up on the rules
Bond prices are predicted to fall, but an ‘intense and large’ drop may be some way away
Settle in for six months of speculation about Trump’s campaign pledges
Micheal McGrath is now urging cautious spending, as Government aims for tax targets
If bond interest rates keep going up it will cost the NTMA more to raise money
The 18 executives and administrative staff at Island Capital Services are paid an average of €263,000 each
President-elect may expand US budget policy which would speed rise in interest rates
Singles Day embraces multitude, Web Summit asterisks shortage and a really carp week
Higher oil prices and rising employment help shrink demand for lower-paying bonds
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