2026-02-25T12:33:08Z
NI budget: ‘little political appetite to seize the moment’, NI Fiscal Council
Stormont ministers face difficulty agreeing a budget as the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council questions political appetite to seize the moment. The watchdog warns that the current momentum may be insufficient to finalize fiscal plans amid ongoing tensions. Analysts note potential delays could impact public services funding and departmental spending for the year ahead.