Bussiness Rate increase and water charges could save £3bn in NI, says Treasury Published 2 months ago on April 21, 2026 By News24x7 Share Tweet Stormont would have £3bn a year extra if they cut jobs, increased rates and introduced water charges. Related Topics: Up Next Air fares soar by nearly a quarter, research shows Don't Miss Collapsed Sheffield law firm at centre of £39.5m fraud probe Continue Reading Latest Bussiness12 minutes ago Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year Sports32 minutes ago T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt out for at least two matches with calf injury Sports56 minutes ago Jenny Simpson: Olympic medalist receiving treatment after ‘medical incident’ Entertainment1 hour ago Toy Story 5 splits critics, but most praise its ‘cautionary’ message about tech Entertainment1 hour ago BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan World1 hour ago Nigerian man jailed for storing human faeces outside his home in Kano Sports1 hour ago England v New Zealand – second test, The Oval: Sonny Baker takes his first Test wicket Sports2 hours ago Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia beat Bangladesh by nine wickets Sports2 hours ago World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi stays humble after hat-trick performance Travel2 hours ago Thick Fog Warning Issued Ahead Of Isle Of Wight Festival As Travel Disruption Fears Raised