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Irish government to cut excise duty on diesel and petrol27 minutes agoJohn CampbellEconomics and business editor, BBC News NIGetty ImagesExcise duty on petrol and diesel is set to be cut by the Irish...

First-time buyers hit as mortgage rates keep rising1 hour agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesMortgage rate rises are continuing "thick and fast" with borrowers told to prepare...

Irish government to cut excise duty on diesel and petrol8 hours agoGetty ImagesExcise duty on petrol and diesel is set to be cut by the Irish government in a bid to help people with volatile prices...

Carole Malone Rachel Reeves (Image: -)Rachel Reeves is as transparent as a cheap roll of cling film. She reckons the answer to our flatlining economy – which she caused – is closer ties to the...