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Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today signalled his intention to reform two aspects of local marriage law following the outcome of a public consultation.

Finance Ministers across the UK met in Cardiff today, with how to support people and businesses with soaring bills dominating discussion.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the cost of living interventions from Treasury and said he is committed to working with Treasury to ensure the Energy Bills Support Scheme will provide assistance to citizens here given the absence of an Executive.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today addressed the launch of the Fiscal Commission’s final report on increasing fiscal powers here.

The Department of Finance’s Back in Business scheme aimed at attracting businesses onto the high streets and into town centres has opened for applications.

The Civil Service has launched a campaign to recruit middle managers at Deputy Principal grade, offering a starting salary of £39,748 per annum and an attractive benefits package.

Land & Property Services (LPS) will begin issuing rate bills to homes and businesses from the end of next week (21st April 2022).

The Civil Service has launched a campaign to recruit 400 middle managers at Staff Officer grade, offering an attractive benefits package and a starting salary of £32,328 per annum.

Finance Minister Conor Murphy today published updated Building Regulations technical guidance, which will improve the energy and emissions performance standards for new buildings.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy visited Omagh today, meeting hospitality businesses and the local Chamber of Commerce as part of a series of business meetings in the town.

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has today launched Connect2 Regional Hubs, describing them as a transformational approach to working within the civil service.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy says the Chancellor’s Spring Statement does not go far enough to support people and businesses facing spiralling fuel and energy costs.

Finance Minister Conor Murphy today launched a revamped, more generous ‘Back In Business’ scheme offering businesses a 50% rates discount for up to two years if they occupy a vacant shop unit.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today met with the Fiscal Commission to discuss their upcoming report on the potential to increase fiscal powers here.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has concluded his visit to Washington DC where he met with business leaders, academia and elected representatives.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced that headings for new registrations of births, marriages, civil partnerships and deaths can now be registered in Irish.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy, today visited Belfast’s newest cultural venue, the ‘imaginarium’ to launch the “All creatures great and small” art exhibition.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today announced changes to building regulations, which will make provisions requiring Changing Places toilets in certain buildings commonly used by the public.

The Civil Service has today announced a new Civil Service Menopause Policy to support women going through the menopause.

Finance Minister Conor Murphy today launched the latest Civil Service student placement scheme, offering 160 placements across government departments.