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Murphy launches consultation on devolution of fiscal powers
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has launched a consultation on increasing local control over taxation.
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There Must be No Return to Austerity - Murphy
Following the Chancellor’s u-turn on plans to scrap the 45p rate of income tax Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has cautioned against any return to austerity.
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Chancellor must reverse reckless decisions
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has joined his counterparts from other devolved governments in seeking an urgent meeting with Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to discuss immediate actions needed to reverse the damaging effects of the British Government’s tax proposals.
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Support needed and needed now – Murphy
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has written to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury asking for the £100 home heating oil scheme to be urgently reviewed.
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Finance Minister visits BEAM
Finance Minister Conor Murphy visited the Beam Creative Network in Donaghmore recently to find out more about their work, and how financial support from the Department has been invaluable.
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Chancellor backs the rich – Murphy
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has said that the Chancellor’s statement today delivers for the wealthy rather than ordinary workers, families, and small businesses.
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Social value at heart of £158million of government tenders issued – Murphy
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has said the new Social Value procurement policy is making a positive difference to people and the environment.
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Call for targeted action on soaring energy bills
The UK Government is being urged by the devolved governments to fund its cap on energy prices through a windfall tax, not higher borrowing.
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Energy package scant on detail – Murphy
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has said today’s announcement by the Westminster government does not provide the support that citizens and businesses here need.
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Public Services provided by the Department of Finance on Monday 19 September 2022
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the announcement of a bank holiday on the day of the State Funeral on Monday 19 September the Department advises the following:
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Prime Minister must provide clarity on support package – Murphy
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has expressed frustration at the lack of detail in the Prime Minister’s statement on how the energy support will apply here and said the Prime Minister’s support package does not go far enough.
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Fiscal Council Report confirms need for increased financial capacity – Murphy
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the Fiscal Council’s Sustainability Report and says it highlights the need to increase the North’s financial capacity.
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Prime Minister must act now before it’s too late for businesses – Murphy
Finance Minister Conor Murphy today called on the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss to deliver a package of meaningful measures which deliver for businesses.
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Finance Minister launches new Civil Service Graduate programme
Finance Minister Conor Murphy and Head of the Civil Service Jayne Brady today launched a recruitment campaign for a new Civil Service Graduate Management programme, offering graduates the opportunity to realise their leadership potential.
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Finance Minister comments on £400 Energy Bill Support Scheme payment
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has commented following confirmation from the Chancellor that the British Government will deliver the £400 Energy Bill Support Scheme to citizens in the North.
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Department of Finance authorises cash and resources limits for Departments
The Department of Finance (DoF) Permanent Secretary has today written to Departments, under Section 59 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, and Section 7 of the Government Resources and Accounts Act (NI) 2001 to set out the cash and resources limits for Departments.
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Treasury must act now to support businesses – Murphy
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has said Treasury must act now to support businesses facing soaring energy prices and crippling costs.
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Devolved Finance Ministers highlight 'significant gaps' in cost of living support
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has joined his counterparts in Wales and Scotland to call for further action to help households and businesses ahead of another increase in energy prices.
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Murphy welcomes European Commission adoption of £1 billion PEACE PLUS programme
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the European Commission’s adoption of the cross-border peace and reconciliation programme – PEACE PLUS.
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Murphy meets with National Energy Action Charity and Fuel Poverty Coalition
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy met with members of the National Energy Action Charity and Fuel Poverty Coalition this morning to discuss the current cost of living crisis.