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‘Crude but viable’ explosive device deployed in attack on Lurgan police station

A ‘terrified’ delivery driver was forced at gunpoint to drive the device on Monday night, police said.

Evening Standard

Michelle O’Neill says UK heating oil support ‘slap in the face’ for Northern Ireland

The First Minister told MLAs ‘these are the real-life implications of war’

The Independent UK

Michelle O’Neill: UK heating oil support ‘slap in the face’ for Northern Ireland

The First Minister told MLAs ‘these are the real-life implications of war’ as she called on them to ‘fight together for the people that we represent’.

Evening Standard

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NI Finance Minister says £17m UK heating‑oil support ‘extremely disappointing’

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Northern Ireland will receive £17 million of a £53 million package in support for home heating oil costs.

Evening Standard

Government home heating oil subsidy must be meaningful, John O’Dowd says

Stormont’s Finance Minister wrote to the Treasury last week seeking a financial intervention over energy costs.

Evening Standard

O’Dowd calls for direct support for customers hit by home heating oil price rise

The Finance Minister said the powersharing Executive does not have the financial ‘firepower’ to fund any relief scheme.

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Finance Minister: Stormont’s £390m boost recognises NI public service strains

John O’Dowd said the Executive would use the additional funding ‘wisely’ but it also serves as a ‘recognition of the pressures this Executive faces’.

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Extra £400m to support health and education in Northern Ireland

Finance Minister John O’Dowd said the reserve claim from the Treasury would be repaid over three years.

Evening Standard

Stormont Executive agrees £55m for public sector pay awards and infrastructure

The biggest allocation of £18.3m is going to the Department of Health.

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Robinson criticises Irish minister’s ‘clear challenge’ to UK on NI Legacy Bill

DUP leader Gavin Robinson was speaking after Helen McEntee said any significant changes to the Bill should have the agreement of both governments.

Evening Standard

We need to get budget right, says Little-Pengelly

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has claimed the proposed budget is ‘not sufficient’.

Evening Standard

NI’s Finance Minister publishes draft budget despite ongoing impasse over plan

The DUP rejected John O’Dowd’s spending proposals as ‘deeply flawed’.

Evening Standard

‘Panto season’ hits Executive amid row between ministers over budget

The Executive is expected to meet on Tuesday following budget tension between Education Minister Paul Givan and Finance Minister John O’Dowd.

Evening Standard

Budget ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle rising cost of living – O’Neill

Northern Ireland’s First Minister said instead of ‘real action’ to bring down bills, many will now face higher tax bills in the year ahead.

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Budget does not go far enough in public service investment – Stormont minister

Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd said Rachel Reeves’ spending plan ‘strengthened the need’ for fiscal devolution in Northern Ireland.

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Stormont ability to mitigate Budget decisions ‘very restricted’, O’Dowd says

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her autumn Budget on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Budget will show if Government is interested in supporting devolution – Robinson

The DUP leader said politicians in NI could not ignore financial challenges.

The Independent UK

Scrutiny of social media post is matter for NI Civil Service head, Assembly told

Finance Minister John O’Dowd was speaking after Paul Givan said he had been given him a ‘clean bill of health’.

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Stormont Finance Minister presses Chancellor to focus on help for working families

John O’Dowd said more had to be done to help with the cost of childcare.

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Executive discussions around Casement Park to take place ‘in due course’

Finance Minister John O’Dowd was pressed on when the GAA ground will be build at the Assembly on Tuesday.

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Additional funding will avoid public services cliff-edge, says O’Dowd

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said the Northern Ireland Executive will receive the largest real-term settlement since 1998.

Evening Standard

Sinn Fein minister urges BBC to ‘learn lessons’ from Gerry Adams libel case

John O’Dowd said management at the corporation had knee-jerked in their reaction to Friday’s verdict at Dublin High Court.

The Independent UK

Budget 25/26 will make a real difference to people’s lives, O’Dowd says

MLAs in the Northern Ireland Assembly backed the 2025-26 Budget following a lengthy debate on Monday.

Evening Standard

‘Increasingly difficult’ for Stormont to mitigate decisions made at Westminster

Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister said decisions at Westminster have ‘significant impact’ in the region.

Evening Standard

Cannot run public finances based on who gets most dramatic headline – O’Dowd

The Stormont Finance Minister was responding to comments made by the chief constable last week.

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