PEOPLE taking out personal loans in Ireland hit record highs in the first quarter of 2025. Personal loans were up across all fields, particularly in car financing, according to new figures from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). The newest BPFI Personal Loans Report reveals that the number of car loans increased by 20% year-on-year to 19,552, while the total … [Read more...] about Personal loans in Ireland hit record high especially for car payments
Personal loans in Ireland hit record high especially for car payments
Asylum seekers who get DEA from the government increased by thousands last year
IRELAND'S asylum system is under increasing pressure as the number of people receiving daily allowance payments continues to rise. According to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), over 18,500 people sought asylum in Ireland in 2024. This surge is reflected in the sharp rise in the number of recipients of the Daily Expense Allowance (DEA), with 7,000 more … [Read more...] about Asylum seekers who get DEA from the government increased by thousands last year
Belfast councillor condemns series of ‘mindless’ attacks on 5G masts
A BELFAST councillor has blasted those responsible for a recent spate of attacks on 5G masts in the city. Multiple masts have been targeted recently the PSNI have confirmed, with the latest incident happening last night. Police were called to reports of a mast being set alight in the Annadale Embankment area of south Belfast yesterday evening (August 13). "Officers attended, … [Read more...] about Belfast councillor condemns series of ‘mindless’ attacks on 5G masts
Liverpool man jailed for 14 years after £11m industrial machinery drug plot
A Liverpool man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after a failed attempt to smuggle £11 million worth of drugs into Britain hidden inside various pieces of machinery. Ryan King, 38, was identified as a key member of an organised crime group that orchestrated the importation of 72 kilograms of cocaine and 51 kilograms of heroin. The drugs were discovered in March 2022 by … [Read more...] about Liverpool man jailed for 14 years after £11m industrial machinery drug plot
Man accused of ploughing into Liverpool parade crowd faces several more additional charges
A Liverpool man accused of dangerously driving into a crowd during the city’s Premier League victory parade has now been charged with 24 additional offences, bringing the total number of charges against him to 31. Paul Doyle, 53, appeared via video link from prison at Liverpool Crown Court, as he confirmed his identity. He was initially charged with seven offences following the … [Read more...] about Man accused of ploughing into Liverpool parade crowd faces several more additional charges