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Measures extending Stormont deadline and slashing MLA pay clear the Commons

Chris Heaton-Harris said it is ‘not acceptable’ that Members of the Legislative Assembly continue to draw full salaries.

The Independent UK

Westminster bill to cut MLA pay to be fast-tracked

The bill also seeks to clarify the limited decision-making powers that civil servants will have in the absence of ministers

Belfast Live

Major financial decisions need Executive to return, civil service chief says

Jayne Brady said public officials heading up Government departments had been placed in a challenging position.

The Independent UK

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Brendan Hughes: NI secretary must shoulder some blame for Stormont budget mess

Chris Heaton-Harris hit out at Stormont parties, but he must also shoulder some of the blame for the current problems

Belfast Live

Cohesion between business and policy makers needed to weather challenges for Northern Ireland - NI Chamber

The business body was reacting to the Secretary of State's decision to set a budget for NI's public sector spending

Birmingham Post

Secretary of State blasted by teaching unions as ‘out of touch’ over spending

Chris Heaton-Harris said the department needed to take action to live within its budget.

The Independent UK

Heaton-Harris says Government will consider water charges as he sets NI budget

The NI Secretary said his budget was required to bring bring public finances in NI under control.

The Independent UK

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Budget ‘hugely damaging for public services’, says Sinn Fein

Conor Murphy MLA said the collapse of Stormont had left departments struggling to control spending.

The Independent UK

Stormont health budget not enough to address challenges – BMA

Tom Black, chair of the Northern Ireland Council, also said there was a lack of detail on the pay award for doctors.

The Independent UK

‘Difficult times ahead in public spending’ warns Alliance deputy leader

Stephen Farry was reacting after Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris set a budget in the absence of a Stormont Executive.

The Independent UK

I should not be making Northern Ireland budget decisions, says Heaton-Harris

The Northern Ireland Secretary said he has acted to protect the education and health budgets ‘as much as I can’.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland budget: Chris Heaton-Harris sets budget 'to bring public finances under control'

Departments have been operating without proper budgets for months

Belfast Live

Heaton-Harris sets budget ‘to bring public finances in NI under control’

Government departments in the region have been operating without proper budgets for months.

The Independent UK

UK to set N.Ireland budget in absence of devolved government

The British government said on Thursday it would set the 2022/23 budget for Northern Ireland in the absence of a functioning devolved government there.

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The Independent UK

Sunak’s commitment to NHS defended following reports he has private GP

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has spoken about his family ties to the NHS and his commitment to the health service.

The Independent UK

Legislation introduced to push back deadline to form a Stormont Executive

It will also allow for MLA salaries to be cut by around a third while the Assembly is unable to sit.

Belfast Live

Stormont deadline date pushed back six weeks under new law

The new legislation aims to maintain public services and cut MLAs' pay

The Independent UK

Secretary of State watches ‘powerful’ film about victims of Troubles

Chris Heaton-Harris was pressed on his Government’s proposal legacy legislation after watching the film with campaigner Raymond McCord.

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Decision on public inquiry into Omagh bombing to take more consideration

Families of some of the 19 killed in the blast met with Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris on Tuesday.

Belfast Live

Enniskillen Remembrance Sunday ceremony: Taoiseach and NI Secretary lay wreaths

Earlier this week, events took place in Enniskillen to mark the exact day of the Poppy Day bomb, including a service at a newly installed plaque to the victims

The Independent UK

Taoiseach and NI Secretary lay wreaths at Remembrance ceremony in Enniskillen

The event took place 35 years on from an IRA bomb at the commemoration.

The Independent UK

Irish premier praises Rishi Sunak’s ‘pragmatic’ approach to NI Protocol dispute

Micheal Martin said Anglo-Irish relations have improved ‘very significantly’ as he expressed hope of a resolution to the stand-off.

Belfast Live

Fake NI secretary email prompting Elon Musk tweet was sent due to 'archaic' system

Chris Heaton-Harris had to deny he had resigned after a fake email was circulated to the press

The Independent UK

‘What does a tosh look like?’ – Elon Musk in Twitter exchange with NI Secretary

Chris Heaton-Harris challenged Twitter’s new chief executive to eliminate fake news on the platform.

The Independent UK

Minister won’t say if nurses deserve to be paid as much as MPs OLD

Pay demands dismissed as ‘remarkably high’ by cabinet minister, as winter strike action looms

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