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Nine things to know by 9am: Eurozone ministers prepare for crunch summit, former NI secretary’s computer may have been hacked, two more years of Trap, and Playboy sued for sexual discrimination… by men
Following a 10-day assessment of Ireland’s rescue package, the European Central Bank, European Commission and International Monetary Fund remain upbeat on the economy’s future.
The head of the IMF mission to Ireland Ajai Chopra says Europe needs to develop a “comprehensive” solution to the debt crisis affecting the entire bloc.
The IMF is blaming the government and low quality financial institutions for failing to legislate to avoid disaster. The organisation will meet on Monday to discuss Ireland’s situation.
In today’s Fix: EBS joins banks in posting major losses; computers being programmed to ‘feel’ regret; and interesting interpretations of skyscraper design.
The so-called troika partners of the EC, ECB and IMF gave a press conference in Dublin this afternoon where they endorsed the Irish government’s programme.
Nine things you need to know by 9am: A hoax text message spreads panic in Asia, the Taoiseach and Tanaiste head to the USA for Saint Patrick’s Day and how happy twits flock together.
IMF delegates filter into the country for rescue package talks – but the government insists it will not bow to pressure to reduce the corporation tax rate.
BORIS JOHNSON has a deal. Now, the House of Commons has to vote for it. The same parliament that rejected Theresa May’s deal three times will now have a chance to accept or reject the plan negotiated after a frenetic few days in Brussels.
All eyes are on the DUP, which has said that it will vote against the deal tomorrow during a rare Saturday sitting of parliament.
This makes Johnson’s path to parliamentary success much narrower, leaving open the possibility that he could – despite getting a deal - be forced into a Brexit extension.
So what do you think? Will Boris Johnson get his deal through the House of Commons tomorrow?
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IMF tells Europe: 'Deliver on your promises or Ireland is at risk'
The head of the IMF’s mission to Ireland says selling a share in the banks to the ESM is a good idea for everybody.
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