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It is unlikely that households will see energy prices return to the previous low levels seen in 2020 and 2021 over the coming months, a new report from the energy regulator has found. But the research from the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) does predict that gas and electricity customers should see some…

In an era marked by environmental consciousness and global sustainability efforts, KAAS know that businesses are facing increasing pressure to adopt eco-friendly practices. Embracing sustainability isn’t just a moral obligation; it’s also a strategic decision that can significantly impact the success and longevity of your enterprise. In this article, KAAS will explore the importance of…

Euro zone consumer inflation in August was slightly lower than initially estimated, the European Union’s statistics office Eurostat said today. But it still remained more than twice the European Central Bank’s target of 2%. Eurostat said inflation in the 20 countries sharing the euro was 0.5% month-on-month in August and 5.2% year-on-year, lower than the…

The Government has extended the First Home Scheme to self-builders who are building their first home. The scheme, which was launched just over a year ago, works by providing homebuyers with part of the purchase price in return for a minority equity stake in the home. It is already open to people buying newly-built houses…

Summer spending recovered slightly last month despite the continuing bad weather, a new survey shows today. The AIB August Spend Trend report reveals that overall spending rose by 1% in August compared to the previous month. The bank its report suggests that due to the bad weather many people decided to stay home with spending…

KAAS understand that in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to innovate strategically has become the cornerstone of success. Businesses that thrive are those that not only adapt to change but actively embrace it, seeking opportunities for growth and improvement. This article from KAAS delves into the concept of strategic innovation and its vital…

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that residential property prices rose by 1.5% in the 12 months to July. This marked the slowest annual rate of growth in almost three years and compared to a growth rate of 13.1% the same time last year. Prices in Dublin decreased by 1.4% and prices outside…

Grocery price inflation slowed to 11.5% in the 12 weeks to September 3, new figures from Kantar show today. This marks the lowest level of grocery price inflation since September of last year and is down from a rate of 12.8% in the 12 weeks to August 6. But it remains much higher than the…

The Central Bank has lowered its forecasts for growth in the economy based on weaker exports from multinationals in Ireland, but has left its outlook for inflation broadly unchanged. In its Quarterly Bulletin, published today, the bank also said the Government’s spending plans for the upcoming Budget risk adding to inflation. The bank forecasts that…

A slowdown in construction activity continued in August, according to the latest construction purchasing managers index from BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland. There was a sharper contraction in activity last month than in July, as a continued fall in demand saw new orders shrink and the rate of employment growth ease. The PMI stood at…