SYLVIA MORRIS: Why you MUST move accounts... or miss out on bumper rates
If base rate goes up from its current 5.25 per cent, you’ll get the whole rise within two weeks of the change. Savers with money in an easy-access account earn just 2 per cent interest on average, new figures from the Bank of England tell us. The relentless culling of bank branches also makes it more awkward to keep an eye on your rate. With accounts paying up to 8 per cent, you will earn much more than if you put the money into an easy-access account. Open to everyone is Gatehouse Bank’s new online account at 7 per cent, while West Bromwich BS’s account pays 6 per cent, in branches only.
Source:Daily Mail
December 06, 2023 04:06 UTC
Hwang Hee-chan continues fine goalscoring run with Wolves winner over Burnley
Hwang Hee-chan continues fine goalscoring run with Wolves winner over BurnleyBy Nick Mashiter, PAHwang Hee-chan fired Wolves to a narrow win over struggling Burnley. Fresh from their 5-0 thumping of Sheffield United, which ended a seven-game losing run, the Clarets looked to control the game. With growing momentum, the visitors found further confidence and Jacob Bruun Larsen fired over before Bentley bailed Wolves out six minutes before the break. The striker picked out the unmarked Hwang in the area who kept his composure to roll past Trafford. The dynamic had shifted and it was now Wolves in the ascendancy with Trafford palming Sarabia’s free-kick away just after the hour.
Source:Irish Independent
December 06, 2023 02:55 UTC
Specialist Recruiter Award for Ward Personnel
A company headed by a Roscommon man, Ward Personnel has been voted the winner in the Specialist Recruiter category at the Employment and Recruitment Federation (ERF) Awards 2023. Speaking on receipt of the award, Roscommon man David Ward, Managing Director of Ward Personnel, said: “We are honoured to have been both nominated and chosen to receive this prestigious award. This is a huge honour for us, as it is the first time that a specialist construction recruitment company has won an ERF award. Ward Personnel has a team of over 40 recruitment specialists managing a site workforce of more than 600 employees across approximately 200 sites throughout Ireland. For more information on Ward Personnel, please visit www.wardpersonnel.com
Source:The Herald
December 06, 2023 00:17 UTC
Unwrap the December magic at Birr Theatre
Since its inception Birr Theatre has always been a place of wonder. The people at Birr Theatre have a concocted a dazzling lineup that promises an extended season of festive cheer. Treat your loved ones to the magic of live entertainment at Birr Theatre. For a December brimming with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments you will find us in Birr Theatre. And you too can unwrap the magic and make Birr Theatre your go-to spot for holiday entertainment!
Source:Irish Independent
December 05, 2023 23:58 UTC
Holiday Community Gathering kicks off season
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Source:The Herald
December 05, 2023 23:55 UTC
We are together – Erik ten Hag confident he retains backing of Man Utd players
We are together – Erik ten Hag confident he retains backing of Man Utd playersBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterUnder-fire Erik ten Hag is convinced he retains the backing of Manchester United’s players after the club were angered by reports he had lost some of the dressing room. Asked if he believed he still had the requisite buy-in from his players to be successful, Ten Hag said: “Oh yes, I’m sure. Anthony Gordon scored Newcastle’s winner against Manchester United on Saturday. “Of course there are always in every team players who are less playing, who are less happy, but not different as normal. “Do you think that you can make a goal like we did against Everton if the players didn’t embrace it?
Source:Irish Independent
December 05, 2023 23:05 UTC
Students around the world suffered huge learning setbacks during the pandemic, study finds
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Source:The Herald
December 05, 2023 22:18 UTC
Anne Hathaway and Kate Moss among best-dressed stars at the Fashion Awards
Anne Hathaway and Kate Moss among best-dressed stars at the Fashion AwardsKatie Wright, PA Fashion and Beauty EditorA host of stylish celebrities were out in force for the Fashion Awards 2023. (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian WestAmal Clooney dazzled in a metallic gown cascading with copper sequins and teardrop-shaped paillettes. (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian WestCurrently starring in Sunset Boulevard in London’s West End, Nicole Scherzinger had a rare night off to attend the awards. (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian WestPop star Rita Ora wore a clingy black gown with a low back and spiky silver detailing along her spine. (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian WestBritish actor Andrew Garfield kept it classic in a black tuxedo, white shirt and bow tie.
Source:Irish Independent
December 05, 2023 21:43 UTC
Gardai to pilot baseball caps for frontline members
Gardaí are to begin piloting uniform baseball caps as part of a potential new look for frontline personnel. A ‘soft’ style baseball cap will be trailed for two weeks, followed by a further two-week trial of a ‘bump stop’ cap. A garda spokesperson said: “An Garda Síochána will begin a pilot of Garda uniform baseball caps in three Garda Stations from tomorrow, Wednesday 6th December 2023. “The pilot will include two sample caps: a soft baseball cap for two weeks followed by a further two-week pilot of a ‘bump stop’ cap. It marked only the third time in its 100 year history that a formal upgrade of Garda uniform took place.
Source:Irish Independent
December 05, 2023 21:38 UTC
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Ukraine trades drone strikes with Russia as US funding fears grow
Ukraine and Russia launched more drone strikes against each other’s cities as Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepared to appeal directly to US senators for more aid and the White House warned that continued deadlock over funding would allow the Kremlin’s invasion to succeed. Ukrainian officials said 10 of the explosive-laden drones were shot down, but three of them damaged an unspecified infrastructure facility in the western Lviv region. Drones also hit the northeastern Kharkiv region and Donetsk and Kherson in the east and southeast. US president Joe Biden’s administration has warned that approved funding for Ukraine will run out by the end of this month, potentially cutting arms supplies to Kyiv, “kneecapping” its troops on the battlefield and jeopardising its economic stability. “The resources Congress has provided for Ukraine and other national security needs have halted Russia’s advances in Ukraine; helped Ukraine achieve significant military victories, including taking back more than 50 per cent of the territory that Russia had previously occupied,” said White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
Source:The Irish Times
December 05, 2023 19:19 UTC
Road tolls to increase for second time in under a year from January
Road tolls to increase for second time in under a year from JanuaryMichael BoltonIrish motorists are set to be hit with another toll increase, with costs climbing by at least 20 cent in January. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) approved these increases in tolls for 2024, in October 2023. For M50 and PPP toll roads most car tolls are increasing by 20 cent per journey and heavy good vehicles tolls by 30 to 50 cent per journey. In 2023, the expected tolling income of approximately €208 million will make up about 45 per cent of the overall Protection & Renewal budget for the national roads programme. TII said they will use the expected increase in income in 2024 to continue to fund the Protection and Renewal activities where significant increases in costs are being experienced due to inflation.
Source:Irish Independent
December 05, 2023 17:43 UTC
Services sector shrugs off recession, according to latest AIB data
New data released on Tuesday shows the services sector grew in November and the pace of growth is up on the previous month. AIB’s monthly purchasing managers index (PMI) for services registered a reading of 54.2 in November, up from 52.6 in October. The reading is based on a wide ranging survey of private sector managers in the services sector which spans everything from banks to pubs and cafes. Any reading over 50 shows growth while a reading under 50 marks contraction. Boann Distillery produces malt and pot still whiskey and is run by Patrick and Marie Cooney, along with their family.
Source:Irish Independent
December 05, 2023 17:42 UTC
Grand Theft Auto: Controversy surrounds the popular gaming series
Grand Theft Auto: Controversy surrounds the popular gaming seriesMartyn Landi, PA Technology CorrespondentGrand Theft Auto VI has been confirmed as the next instalment in the hugely popular video game series, ending years of speculation about the franchise. Screengrab from the trailer of the sixth game in the Grand Theft Auto series. Concerns reappeared with Grand Theft Auto III, launched in 2001, when the game began using 3D graphics for the first time, heightening the realism of the violence. And it has been an unprecedented commercial success, shipping more than 410 million units across the franchise, making it one of the best-selling video game series of all time – sitting alongside the Fifa football game series, war-based series Call Of Duty and long-running franchises such as Pokemon and Tetris. The best-selling instalment of the series, Grand Theft Auto V, is the second best selling game ever, with more than 190 million copies sold.
Source:Irish Independent
December 05, 2023 15:17 UTC
Union of Students in Ireland backs Athlone campaign against removal of student space
Left: Chris Clifford of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and, right, TUS students in Athlone protesting last week. Union of Students in Ireland backs Athlone campaign against removal of student spaceThe Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has come out in support of a campaign by the TUS Athlone students' union to prevent the loss of part of its space on campus. Last week, students at TUS in Athlone staged a protest against what they said were plans to reduce the amount of space currently allocated to the students' union on campus. Today's statement from the USI was critical of the lack of consultation with students over the proposed reduction in the students' union's facilities. "Is this what they think of the work that the students' union does for the students in their college?
Source:Irish Independent
December 05, 2023 14:29 UTC
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Source:The Herald
December 05, 2023 14:27 UTC