Benefits cheats will be named and shamed under plans for a new ‘zero-tolerance approach’, the Communities Minister has said.

The Northern Ireland Assembly has endorsed the extension of the Great British Energy Bill to the region despite some MLAs ...

For five years, the Independent Financial Review Panel set wages and expenses for politicians in the assembly.

Delivering a speech to mark one year since the return of devolved government to the region, Mr Benn said Stormont’s leaders had made a “great start” but warned that difficult decisions are ...

The Assembly Members (Remuneration Board) Bill proposes setting up a new independent ... while MSPs in Scotland take home £72,196 while MLAs at Stormont get a salary of £52,500.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has challenged the Stormont Executive to reform public services while also balancing its budget. Delivering a speech to mark one year since the return of ...