Auditor suggests UK cuts are part of routine business review

Irish CEO John Hourican says bank is making good progress back to strength

Fine arises from investigation into the bathroom fixtures and fittings industry

Watchdog insists budget airline must cut stake in Aer Lingus

Electricity company acquired by ESB in 2010 plans scheme that could cut 120 jobs

OFT Considering whether deal falls under its jurisdiction

Ryanair court case could open way for sale of State’s stake in airline

Move suggests airline it might still be interested in Government’s 25% stake

Airline running out of appeal options

Airline says it will to continue to fight against decision to force it to cut stake in rival Aer Lingus

€42m deal would make O’Brien firm UK’s fourth-largest radio group

Firms must tender for book-keeping work every 10 years under new regulations

Many companies now penalise rather than reward loyalty

Cantillon: authority will have to decide whether to follow Competition Commission plan for British companies to put audit work out to tender every five years