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Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA today signed an Interim Fiscal Framework on behalf of the Executive securing a commitment from Treasury to review how the Executive is funded going forward.

Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald today relaunched a rate support scheme aimed at attracting businesses into town centres and onto the high street.

Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA today launched a recruitment campaign for occupational health jobs to help improve the health and wellbeing of staff in the Civil Service.

The Civil Service is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. To support this commitment, an annual Diversity Action Plan has been developed setting out actions to improve diversity and inclusion within the organisation across the four themes of gender, disability, LGBTQ+, race and...

Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA today urged banks to protect the local branch network and ensure communities impacted by branch closures are able to access banking services.

Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA announced the 2024-25 Budget today which was agreed by the Executive.

Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has welcomed the decision by unions to accept the 2023 Civil Service pay offer.

The Civil Service is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces supporting and promoting neurodiversity in the workplace is a key part of this commitment.

Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has outlined her commitment to working jointly with the Health Minister, Robin Swann to progress the introduction of baby loss certificates for parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy before 24 weeks.

Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has urged businesses to participate in a rates revaluation exercise to help inform future bills.

Rate bills will start to arrive with homes and businesses as bills are issued on the 05 April 2024

Land & Property Services (LPS) has today announced that the owners of the Victoria Square Apartments will no longer be liable for rates, and refunds will be issued for rates paid since April 2019.

Speaking after the Executive today, Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald said: “I am deeply concerned at the plight of Victoria Square apartment owners who have found themselves in a situation not of their making.

On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Civil Service is pleased to announce that it has signed Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter in support of its commitment to racial equality and wider strategy on diversity and inclusion.

Thirteen special advisers have been appointed by Ministers in the new Executive.

Finance Minister, Caoimhe Archibald has said the Chancellor’s Budget means the financial outlook for public services remains extremely challenging for devolved governments.

The Executive has agreed to adjust the regional rate for 2024/25 in line with inflation.

Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, has announced a pay offer which would see the majority of civil servants receive a 5% consolidated increase plus a one-off £1,500 non-consolidated payment.

Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has welcomed the Irish Government’s commitment of €800 million for Shared Island projects.

Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has announced £688 million to prioritise public sector pay awards following Executive agreement today.