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Investigative programme on bogus psychologists across Ireland will air tonight (Mar 6)

An investigative programme on bogus psychologists across Ireland is due to air tonight (March 6). The RTÉ Investigates documentary follows reporter Barry O'Kelly - who has no background whatsoever in the profession - going undercover as a ...

06 Mar 2023 at 15:33

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Investigative programme on bogus psychologists across Ireland will air tonight (Mar 6)

06 Mar 2023 at 12:33

UK economy ‘found its feet again’ as business activity returns to growth

The UK’s private sector has returned to growth after a bruising few months marred by recession fears, an influential survey suggests. The closely followed S&P Global/CIPS flash UK purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reported a reading of ...

23 Nov 2023 at 11:41

Recession ‘more likely’ as key gauge misses expectations

A key gauge of the UK’s economic strength suggests the private sector contracted faster than expected this month, hitting its worst performance since lockdown in early 2021 and sparking warnings of a recession. Companies are also ...

22 Sept 2023 at 10:41

UK business activity rises to one-year high as services sector leads rebound

Business activity across the UK’s private sector has hit a one-year high this month, as the services industry led a summer rebound, according to new survey data. Firms nevertheless have been cutting hiring for 11 months in a row....

21 Aug 2025 at 10:47

Recession fears grow as UK private sector suffers shock decline

The UK’s private sector suffered a shock downturn in August on the back of lower new orders and higher borrowing costs, ratcheting concerns the economy could enter a recession later this year. It represented the first monthly ...

23 Aug 2023 at 15:17

Scotland

Private sector sees strongest output since mid-2023, figures show

Scotland’s private sector has seen the strongest output since mid-2023, according to the latest analysis from the Royal Bank of Scotland. Monthly analysis from the bank revealed a further rise in output across the Scottish ...

11 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Sturgeon appoints chief business adviser

The Scottish Government has created a new role of chief business adviser, saying the move shows its commitment to working in partnership with the business community. Ellis Watson has been appointed to the new position by ...

13 Jan 2023 at 16:45

Fact check: Survey shows more firms cutting jobs than at any time since lockdown

A Conservative Party advert has claimed that “jobs are being slashed at the fastest rate since the financial crash as a direct result of Rachel Reeves’ tax raising budget”. Evaluation The advert cites a report from S&P ...

29 Jan 2025 at 13:05

Private sector growth falls in May amid signs of cooling services inflation

Private sector grows steadily in May amid signs of cooling services inflation

Growth across the private sector slowed in May, though economists were buoyed by early signs of cooling services sector inflation. The fresh data showed that the UK’s economic recovery from the mild recession seen at ...

23 May 2024 at 11:03

Scotland

Number of new homes built falls amid Scotland’s housing emergency

The number of new homes built in Scotland slumped to less than 20,000 last year – with completions by the social sector down by almost a quarter, figures show. While the Scottish Government declared a housing ...

25 Mar 2025 at 12:57

Local News

‘Time for action’ in Ballybofey-Stranorlar

Now is the time for action in Ballybofey and Stranorlar to tackle the challenges left by a legacy of abandoned properties, says local councillor, Patrick McGowan. The scourge of dereliction and long-term ...

20 Mar 2022 at 21:33

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