The cost of living crisis is front and centre this morning with news that the European Central Bank is expected to increase interest rates later today for the first time in 11 years. Markets are expecting an increase of at least 0.25%, but reports suggest the ECB may go further and opt for a 0.5% rise.
Meanwhile the cost of used cars is now 63.7% higher than they were before the Covid-19 pandemic began.
There were 263 assaults on healthcare workers in June, with the majority against nurses, according to figures provided to Sinn Féin in response to a parliamentary question.
Dunnes Stores workers have lodged what is being described as a life-changing pay claim. The claim seeks to address a number of concerns including significant pay increases, additional annual leave days, changes to the sick-pay scheme and fully paid maternity and paternity leave.