Voya cofounder Mark Walton: 'I had a very modest upbringing, which ... showed me the value of money'Mark Walton is cofounder of Voya. I’ll do some initial research but I don’t necessarily shop around every time after that for a repeat purchase. For us, that’s an investment in our own longevity and wellbeing, so I think it’s a great investment. What was the last thing you bought, and was it good value for money? It was expensive, but was it good value?

Former Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne today sprang to the defence of British expats and influencers in Dubai. To another, he said: 'No matter how much you want it to be different Dubai is perfectly safe & nobody is running away from it.' 'You look outside your bedroom window and there's multiple missiles going over your head.' But as the influencers shared their fear, many online showed little sympathy with one user sneering: 'Don't all the lovely influencers move to Dubai because it's so safe. A third added: 'Suddenly Dubai isn't a flex anymore for the wannabe Instagram influencers.'

Louise McKeown Doogan with the Digital Trust MarkIreland's domain registry launches Digital Trust MarkA new service is being launched by Ireland’s national domain registry .IE, called Digital Trust Mark, which they describe as an NCT for your online identity. ​Louise McKeown Doogan, Chief Growth Officer at .IE said “If you have an online presence, you can now be assessed on DigitalTrust.ie in just a few clicks. ​“These checks confirm that digital fundamentals are correctly configured, responsibly managed and set up to support trust and reliability online. ​“An online presence that appears to function may not always demonstrate the authenticity and trustworthiness customers expect. ​“The mark signals that they demonstrate authenticity, responsible digital practice and a trustworthy online experience.

EV sales set to overtake petrol as hybrids dominate new car marketMichael McAleerElectric car sales look set to overtake petrol this year, with EVs trailing by just 653 registrations after the first two months of the year. Brian Cooke, Simi's director general, said "Private consumers account for 75 per cent of EV sales and remain the main driver of sales, a trend seen across all counties." Toyota remains the best-selling brand with 6,514 sales, ahead of Hyundai with 5,191, Volkswagen with 5,154, Skoda with 4,269 and Kia with 3,888. In the EV market, Hyundai remains the best-selling brand with 1,409 registrations, ahead of VW with 1,353. Chinese brand BYD has more than doubled its EV sales compared to last year with 802 registrations, putting it fourth in the EV market.

My heart almost stopped – Mikel Arteta made to sweat as Arsenal beat ChelseaBy Philip Duncan, Press AssociationMikel Arteta admitted his “heart almost stopped” as Arsenal rode out a nerve-jangling end against 10-man Chelsea to record a 2-1 win and pass another major examination of their Premier League title credentials. Jurrien Timber restored Arsenal’s advantage in the second half, again from a corner, and Chelsea’s Pedro Neto was dismissed just four minutes later. And Arteta admitted: “The save that he (Raya) made in the last action, from what ended up being an unbelievable shot, I got the right angle and my heart almost stopped. The set-piece goals carried Arsenal to a second win in a week in which they were drawing at half-time. And Arteta added: “I reminded the players that we were in exactly the same position against Tottenham seven days ago in that dressing room.

Are you an Irish citizen living in the Middle East? If so, we would like to hear from youAre you an Irish citizen living in the Middle East? We would love to speak with you and find out what life is like for Irish people caught up in the midst of the chaos. In retaliatory attacks, Iran has launched a wave of ballistic missiles at Israeli cities and certain bases, including in Tel Aviv. As of March 2, the strikes will continue, with Trump saying the operation will continue, until Iran’s regime and war capabilities are crippled.

Harris ‘concerned’ about potential rises in costs following Middle East conflictBy Bairbre Holmes, Press AssociationShocks to the financial markets, the impact on oil and gas prices and increased economic uncertainty are the three key potential impacts of the escalating conflict in the Middle East the Department of Finance is preparing for, the Tánaiste has said. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the Government Trade Forum, Simon Harris was asked if he was concerned about potential price rises, he said: “I am concerned. “The three things I’m most concerned about at the moment are the degree of economic uncertainty this conflict injects into a world where there is already a lot of uncertainty. Mr Harris did acknowledge “this is very, very early days”. “And the difference between those two things economically could be very significant.”

Brentford have received a fantastic £40m injection thanks in part to the man behind the Marvel movies. The high-flying Bees, currently seventh in the Premier League under Keith Andrews, have announced further investment from philanthropist Gary Lubner and the acclaimed filmmaker Sir Matthew Vaughn. Vaughn, husband of actress Claudia Schiffer, is thought to have doubled his stake, along with Lubner, who is one of the Labour Party’s biggest donors. A club spokesperson said the investment will allow for ‘continued growth on and off the pitch’ and will ‘create enhanced commercial opportunities’. It’s a privilege to be part of the Brentford family.’Sources have disclosed that the investment should impact on Brentford’s transfer activity and ability to attract targets that reflect its growth in the Premier League.

Todd Boehly admits Chelsea only made £63m transfer 'because Man City wanted him'Chelsea signed Marc Cucurella during their first summer spree under Todd Boehly - with the American only targeting the defender because he knew Manchester City wanted himView 2 Images Todd Boehly has spent over a billion pound on player transfers since taking charge at Chelsea (Image: Getty Images)Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly concedes he went after Marc Cucurella on the basis that "if Manchester City wants him, I want him" when he landed the defender from Brighton. His performances attracted the attention of some of the biggest clubs in the country with City identifying him as a target. But knowing that Marc Cucurella, if Man City wants him, I want him. He has now made over 140 appearances for Chelsea and has a deal in west London until June 2028. View 2 Images Marc Cucurella has won over the Chelsea fans after a difficult start‌JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!

‘I’m confident, calm and more of a team player,’ says Special Olympics athlete as he prepares for Ireland Summer GamesBasketballer Ashwin Maliyakal also spoke about his work on health passports at an event in DublinBasketball player Ashwin Maliyakal is an athlete ambassador for the Special Olympics in IrelandSarah O'Mahony Today at 06:30A Special Olympics Ireland athlete has told how the organisation has helped build his confidence as he prepares for the country’s Summer Games.

Once the work was completed, the contractor emailed Jane an invoice for the total cost of the job, which was about €30,000. “About 10 minutes after I got that email, I got another email from the builder’s email account in which he said he had made a mistake with the Iban [international bank account number]. So Jane sent the initial €100 to the Iban she had been sent and mailed the contractor to say it had been done. This type of scam sees a target receive an email sent by a criminal pretending to be one of their existing suppliers. Then the criminals just wait and at some point – if the scam has been successful – money gets sent to them.

Donegal's Jason McGee sends the ball upfield despite the close attention of Galway's Johnny McGrath during the league fixture in Ballyshannon on Sunday. Mogan kicked a dramatic two-pointer to deny Galway in front of 8,470 in Ballyshannon as Donegal stormed back from six points down. They really stood up to that, in the physical stakes in particular.”Tempers flare between Donegal and visitors Galway during the fixture in Ballyshannon. Galway: C Gleeson; J McGrath, C Hernon (0-0-1), J Glynn; L Silke, D McHugh, S Kelly; J Maher, M Tierney (0-0-2); S McGrath (0-0-2), C Mulhearn (0-0-3), L O Conghaile (0-0-2); R Finnerty (0-0-2), C Darcy, Ó Mac Donnacha (0-1-6, 1 2pt, 3f). Subs: F McDonagh for Ó Conghaile (57), P Conroy for Darcy (60), D O’Flaherty for S McGrath (60).

We try some of the best – and worst – versions on the marketDo you like your peanut butter smooth or crunchy? Do you use it for baking or prefer to eat it on toast, in a smoothie or acai bowl, drizzled over pancakes or spread on slices of crunchy apple as an elite, nutritious snack first seen – by me anyway – in The West Wing? Whatever way you eat it, chances are you have a jar in the kitchen cupboard, on standby.

US industrial technology company Acuity has celebrated the official opening of its new digital centre of excellence in Cork. Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Kevin O'Riordan, site lead at Acuity Cork, said hiring is already "well underway," with 30 staff members already working at the site since it announced the opening in September last year. "We also had an established relationship with IDA Ireland, which also helped us in choosing to locate in Cork." Atlanta-headquartered Acuity is divided into two segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Acuity Intelligent Spaces. Speaking to the Irish Examiner last year, Neil Ashe, president and chief executive of Acuity said the new Cork site might one day expand to become the company's European headquarters.

Novo Nordisk confirms details of massive Athlone investmentNovo Nordisk has announced an investment of €432 million in its facility in Athlone. The investment will facilitate an expansion in its manufacturing facility in Monksland. This tabletting facility will provide significant additional manufacturing capacity for current and future Novo Nordisk weight loss treatments. Tom Quinn, Vice President and Site GM, Novo Nordisk Production Ireland, Athlone stated: “At Novo Nordisk, our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases. "This investment strengthens our ability to serve even more patients and reflects Novo Nordisk’s long-term commitment to the growth and sustainability of the Athlone facility.