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In keeping with the overarching policy set by the UK Government, the Department has confirmed the policy continues with the same approach set in 2018/19 of moving away from a cross-public sector pay policy of limiting average awards to one per cent.

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Around 19,000 households in South and East Belfast, Craigavon and West Fermanagh have received invitations to take part in the Census Rehearsal.

Launching the consultation at the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation conference in Belfast, Permanent Secretary Sue Gray said: “Back in May I announced the Department’s intention to undertake a full and comprehensive review of business rates.

The Department of Finance (DoF) in conjunction with the Office of Public Works, Dublin today opened the ‘Life in Still Life’ exhibition at the Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre, Cookstown.

The Department of Finance has today announced that a Dormant Account Fund will be established to support projects in the third sector.

Land & Property Services (LPS) is reminding landlords that their rate bill must be paid in full by Monday 30 September 2019 in order to secure this allowance. If you are responsible for paying the rates on one or more properties that you rent out...

The playpark has been transformed into an inclusive playpark, specially designed so children of all abilities can play together.

The Department of Finance has launched a public appointment competition to recruit eight members to the Northern Ireland Building Regulations Advisory Committee (NIBRAC).

The Department of Finance has said lessons are being learned from the NI Audit Office (NIAO) report on the ‘Management of the nidirect Strategic Partner Project.’

The number of pensioners and households receiving assistance with their rates has increased in the past year with nearly £10million awarded in rates assistance.

A new interactive app has been launched to help visitors explore the range of trails on offer at the Stormont Estate.

The Department of Finance has today announced a review of the non-domestic rating system in Northern Ireland.

The Department of Finance has appointed Mabel Higgins as the new Chair of the Northern Ireland Building Regulations Advisory Committee (NIBRAC).

A 4% discount is available to domestic ratepayers if they pay their rate bill in full by Friday 10 May 2019.

The Department of Finance has announced the appointment of two new members to the Board of the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (the Utility Regulator), Mr David de Casseres and Mrs Claire Williams.

The Department of Finance (DoF) in conjunction with the Office of Public Works, Dublin today opened ‘Untitled [landscape]’ an exhibition of artworks in the Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, Limavady.

Land & Property Services (LPS) is beginning to issue rate bills this week to homes and businesses in Northern Ireland.

The Secretary of State has today published the Northern Ireland 2019-20 Budget which will allow departments to plan for the incoming financial year.

The Department of Finance has announced extensions to the appointments of seven members of the Statistics Advisory Committee, in accordance with the CPANI Code of Practice.