View this email in your browser Business Today Tuesday, 11 August, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader A trade union body representing workers across Aer Lingus’ owner, International Airlines Group (IAG), could intervene in plans to cut 500 jobs from the Irish carrier. Barry O’Halloran has the details. Is Hollywood dying? AI is cited as the latest threat to the future of film studios in Los Angeles but the picture might be brighter than some would have you believe, writes our columnist Hugh Linehan. In our personal finance Q&A, a reader wonders how they might avoid a family row over what happens with their my home when they die. Dominic Coyle offers a view. Continue Reading Ciarán Hancock   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Business European Union group could halt Aer Lingus talks Business Rate of Irish construction quickens, although house building lags Business Investors hedge bets in advance of important week of economic data Business Staff at oat producer Flahavan’s plant in Waterford to vote on industrial action Business Galway company that owes Revenue €106m has just €17,500 in cash Richard Cantillon Fed chief Warsh’s hawkish credentials on the line in advance of inflation data MORE BUSINESS STORIES Business Aryzta’s sales fall more than 2% to €1.06bn, new results show Economy Factory production remains below tariff-fuelled surge in exports last year Business BYD plans direct control of Irish operation as it eyes expansion Business VitHit acquired by Vimto maker Nichols in €75m deal Do you have questions about becoming an Irish Times subscriber, or about your subscription? You'll find handy guides in our FAQs, and you can manage many aspects of your subscription in the My Account section. Never miss a business story Subscribe now for just €1 for your first month SUBSCRIBE     Registration number 2514 Registered in Ireland as The Irish Times DAC