National News from Thursday, August 27th, 2026

VHI Announces Price Increase Of An Average 2.75 Per Cent

It's the second price hike by the insurance provider this year
One In Four New Financial Services Jobs To Be Located Outside Of Dublin

Ireland’s international financial services sector already employs around 61,000 people
Higher Education Minister Pledges To Improve Financial Supports For Students In Upcoming Budget

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It comes as round 1 CAO offers were released yesterday.
Fuel Cuts Extended Until February

The Tánaiste is bringing a memo to cabinet today, asking Government to approve the phasing out of excise cuts from November.

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