Quick Read Articles

NI Water: the taps, the tariffs and the trade offs (a quick read)

21 April 2026

NI Water’s funding model, shortfalls against regulatory recommendations, and the impact on wastewater capacity, growth and public finances

 

 

 

NI Draft Budget 2026-27 to 2028-29/29-30: Treasury support masks deeper fiscal strain as the Executive faces hard choices

02 April 2026

In this article we draw upon our recent assessment to explore the issues at stake in agreeing a Budget for 2026-27 and beyond

Fees and charges: a hidden revenue stream in NI

09 December 2025

How are public services paid for in Northern Ireland: painting a fuller picture