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Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced The James Hutton Institute has been appointed to undertake research on the long-term future of the Mourne Mountains.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has launched a consultation on increasing local control over taxation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has said that the Chancellor’s statement today delivers for the wealthy rather than ordinary workers, families, and small businesses.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has said the new Social Value procurement policy is making a positive difference to people and the environment.

The UK Government is being urged by the devolved governments to fund its cap on energy prices through a windfall tax, not higher borrowing.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has said today’s announcement by the Westminster government does not provide the support that citizens and businesses here need.

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:

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.

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.

Finance Minister Conor Murphy today called on the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss to deliver a package of meaningful measures which deliver for businesses.

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.

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.

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.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has said Treasury must act now to support businesses facing soaring energy prices and crippling costs.

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.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the European Commission’s adoption of the cross-border peace and reconciliation programme – PEACE PLUS.