Northern Ireland Left Out in Cost Plan | Belfast News

Andy Burnham’s new cost-of-living measures—cutting VAT on electricity, capping bus fares at £2, and slashing business rates for pubs and venues—are hitting Great Britain but leaving Northern Ireland out, sparking outrage over regional inequality. The exclusion stems from post-Brexit trade rules and the unique power-sharing arrangements between Westminster and Northern Ireland’s devolved government. Meanwhile, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been stripped of his knighthood following his conviction for historical child sex abuse, a move reflecting the serious consequences of his crimes and ongoing demands for accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5087466c959d117d