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Stormont caretaker ministers spent £435m which accounting officials refused to endorse

It emerges amid warnings of a multi-million-pound "black hole" in Stormont's finances as the UK government moves to set a budget

Belfast Live · Nov 25, 2022

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 · Nov 24, 2022

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 · Nov 24, 2022

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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 · Nov 24, 2022

‘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 · Nov 24, 2022

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 · Nov 24, 2022

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 · Nov 24, 2022

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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 · Nov 24, 2022

Former Stormont first minister takes seat in House of Lords

Dame Arlene Foster, who left Stormont politics last year after resigning as leader of the DUP, takes the title Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Belfast's Fountain Street pavement cafes at centre of City Hall and Stormont clash

Department for Infrastructure tells council to revoke licences for Voodoo and City Picnic

Belfast Live · Nov 21, 2022

Taoiseach says NI Secretary 'correct' to defer Stormont Election

He said an election in the midst of talks between the UK and EU would be 'polarising'

Belfast Live · Nov 21, 2022

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.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

Stormont deadline date pushed back six weeks under new law

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

Belfast Live · Nov 21, 2022

Brendan Hughes: Parish-pump politics adding to pressure on health service

With years of political failure to make the necessary decisions, it is little wonder this week has seen pressures on hospitals pile up

Belfast Live · Nov 19, 2022

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Birmingham Post · Nov 18, 2022

Autumn Statement: Northern Ireland business calls for more clarity on targeted support measures

NI Chamber called for the return of the Executive at Stormont

Belfast Live · Nov 17, 2022

Northern Ireland households to receive £200 heating oil payment

The support payment has been doubled and now will apply to all households

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

Civil servants using energy support as ‘lever’ to get Assembly back, says DUP MP

Sammy Wilson asked the Chancellor to investigate whether civil servants were ‘interfering’ in the political process in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

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.

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Belfast Live · Nov 11, 2022

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 · Nov 10, 2022

Singling out DUP MLAs for pay cut would be legally challenged – Heaton-Harris

The Northern Ireland Secretary has defended reducing salaries of all Assembly members at Stormont despite the DUP being the party blocking devolution.

Belfast Live · Nov 10, 2022

Twitter boss Elon Musk has a question for Northern Ireland secretary after 'fake news' complaint

Twitter's billionaire new owner replied to Chris Heaton-Harris after he said someone had spread a fake email claiming he was resigning

Belfast Live · Nov 9, 2022

Rishi Sunak ‘determined’ to restore powersharing as he attends British-Irish summit

The absence of a powersharing means that Northern Ireland will not be represented at the talks

Belfast Live · Nov 9, 2022

Analysis: Northern Ireland secretary extending Stormont election deadline is playing for time

After the Secretary of State's embarrassing climbdown, there is no longer any expectation that future deadlines are set in stone

Belfast Live · Nov 9, 2022

Northern Ireland energy grant "hampered substantially" by absence of Executive

Michelle O’Neill queried why £400 not yet paid to people, describing the situation as “not acceptable”

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Energy payment ‘more difficult to deliver’ without Stormont Executive – Baker

Northern Ireland Office Minister Steve Baker was pressed on the £400 payment in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

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