Media Operational Notice

Assembly Finance and Economy Committees Host Roundtable on Budget

Session: Session currently unavailable

Date: 27 January 2025

The Assembly’s Finance and Economy Committees are holding a roundtable discussion Event focusing on the impact of the taxation and wage-related measures in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget Statement on critical industries, including business, community & voluntary sector and social enterprises.

Topics under discussion will include:

  • Impact of the Autumn Budget with the proposed increase in National living, and minimum wage rates.
  • Impact of increased employer National Insurance contributions and business rates on these critical sectors.
  • Business rates relief and rates reform.

Date: Wednesday 29th January 2025

Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm

Venue: NICVA, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast.

Interview and filming opportunities are available with prior arrangement.

For any media enquiries, please contact:

Media enquiries contact: Sinead.murphy@niassembly.gov.uk