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Consultation begins on devolving tax powers to Northern Ireland

A public consultation on the possible devolution of some taxation powers to Stormont has been launched. Finance Minister Conor Murphy said it was time for a “mature discussion” on the potential for greater local control over tax. The only ...

04 Oct 2022 at 15:50

Northern Ireland

Murphy warns against Tory ‘return to austerity’ after tax U-turn

There must be no return to austerity measures by the Government, Stormont Finance Minister Conor Murphy has warned. Mr Murphy was responding following Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s decision to abandon plans to abolish the top rate of ...

03 Oct 2022 at 15:55

Northern Ireland

Not enough consideration was given to impact of Covid lockdown – Foster

Not enough consideration was given to the impact of lockdown measures introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Baroness Arlene Foster has said. The former Northern Ireland first minister and DUP leader also told the UK ...

11 Jul 2023 at 13:09

Northern Ireland

Government set to make funding announcement for charities facing cash crisis

The Westminster Government is set to make a funding announcement on Friday for Northern Ireland charities and community organisations facing a financial crisis. At the end of this month, money from the European Social Fund ...

31 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Public finances in ‘critical position’ as Stormont faces £660m overspend – Murphy

Conor Murphy has warned that public finances in Northern Ireland are in a “critical position” with Stormont departments facing a £660m overspend. The Finance Minister said he was writing to other ministers to prevent a ...

11 Oct 2022 at 18:42

Northern Ireland

Stormont ministers’ overspend unacceptable, says NI Secretary

It is “unacceptable” that Stormont ministers continue to spend beyond their allocated budget, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said. Chris Heaton-Harris said the Government fully expects the Northern Ireland ...

11 Oct 2022 at 20:40

Northern Ireland

Chancellor’s removal of energy support is ‘flawed’ – Murphy

The Chancellor’s intention to scale back future energy support is “flawed”, Stormont Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said. In an emergency statement designed to calm the markets on Monday, Jeremy Hunt ...

17 Oct 2022 at 16:44

Northern Ireland

Government is ‘well aware’ of DUP position over NI Protocol – Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he has made specific proposals to the Westminster Government about how it can address his party’s concerns over post-Brexit trading arrangements. Responding to ...

15 Jun 2023 at 14:04

Northern Ireland

DUP trade concerns addressed effectively by Windsor Framework – Gove

Concerns raised by the DUP over post-Brexit trading arrangements have been addressed “effectively” by the Windsor Framework, Michael Gove has claimed. Mr Gove said his cabinet colleague Northern ...

16 Jun 2023 at 14:54

Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein launches bid to restore Assembly to tackle cost-of-living crisis

Sinn Fein has launched another attempt to recall the Stormont Assembly to elect a speaker and restore the powersharing institutions. The party’s vice president, Michelle O’Neill, lodged a ...

02 Dec 2022 at 19:00

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