Smoking and vaping can have a big impact on your life assurance costs. As Colin Gleeson reports, the research highlights a “persistent confidence gap” among women when it comes to long-term financial planning. In Your Money, Fiona Reddan looks ahead to 2026 and the tax changes kicking in from the start of this year. In his column, Hugh Linehan looks at the state of public service broadcasting across Europe. Cantillon assesses the feasibility of age verification online, while also noting the key stats for 2025, according to the CSO.

Source: The Irish Times January 06, 2026 18:35 UTC