First minister labels MLAs pay increase 'grotesque' amid budget deadlock
The health minister stated he could not deliver the proposed salary uplift without a confirmed Stormont budget, as public services continue to run on contingency arrangements.
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Labour proposes replacement for Troubles legacy legislation after meeting with Secretary of State
North Belfast MP John Finucane says the government will release updated details next month following discussions on a joint framework with Dublin
Economic output figures show mixed performance in Northern Ireland as services sector hits record high
The NI Index of Services reached a new series peak in the second quarter, while retail sales contracted and annual redundancies fell sharply compared to last year.
Economy Minister confirms £63 electricity cut for Northern Ireland homes starting in October
Dr Caoimhe Archibald announced the automatic reduction applies to roughly 860,000 households regardless of payment method or income level.
Breast cancer treatment approved in England after price adjustments and quality-of-life metrics shift
A life-extending medication previously rejected by NICE has now been authorised following a revised valuation framework and international trade agreements.
Electricity bills to drop by £63 across Northern Ireland starting next month
The one-off reduction will be applied automatically to bank payment customers, while pay-as-you-go users must avoid topping up with more than £112 of credit to receive the full amount in a single transaction.
Muir unveils plan to safeguard sharks, skates and rays in Northern Ireland waters
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has released a strategy outlining eight key actions to address the long-term decline of elasmobranch populations.
Dublin airport rail link cost more than doubles in four years
The Metrolink scheme to connect the city centre with the airport has seen its minimum budget rise from €7.16bn to €14.4bn, according to figures released by the Irish Department of Transport.