Budget ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle rising cost of living – O’Neill

First Minister Michelle O’Neill holds a press conference with deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly following a meeting of the Stormont Executive, at Stormont Castle, Belfast (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Wire)

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has described the Budget as a “missed opportunity to tackle the soaring cost of living”.

She said instead of “real action” to bring down bills, many will now face higher tax bills in the year ahead.