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<p>The UK Government is providing the Northern Ireland Executive with a comprehensive
£3.3 billion spending settlement to stabilise public services, better manage public
finances and pave the way for transformation of public services.</p><p>Within this
package, the UK Government provided £846 million to support the Northern Ireland Executive’s
budget pressures in 2023-24, including public sector pay pressures</p><p><br>It is
the Executive’s responsibility to decide on the level of public sector pay awards
for devolved areas in Northern Ireland and to balance these costs against other priorities.</p>
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