The Chancellor is set to reiterate the Government’s commitment to delivering an equivalent to the £400 energy bill discount in Northern Ireland. She said she will press him over that scheme being extended to Northern Ireland, but said the quickest solution would be a functioning government at Stormont. The Assembly is currently unable to fully function due to protest action by the DUP demanding the UK Government acts over unionist concerns around the Northern Ireland Protocol. Speaking ahead of his visit, Mr Zahawi said the Government is absolutely committed to helping households in Northern Ireland with their fuel bills. “We will continue to help support families in Northern Ireland through the global pressures we are all facing.”

Source: The Herald August 09, 2022 21:51 UTC