Hilary Benn

Benn says the executive has "very considerable responsibilities" and hopes a balanced budget can be delivered.

The report's findings stated that there are still "gaps" in how Stormont politicians can influence EU laws that apply through the Windsor Framework.

Stormont's Finance Minister John O'Dowd says the funding means Stormont will only get an extra £18.8m this financial year.

The SAS Regimental Association is threatening legal action if the bill is enacted in its current state.

The Northern Ireland Secretary, who will open the debate in the Commons, says he is confident the bill will pass.

Tánaiste (Ireland's PM) Simon Harris is hosting NI Secretary Hilary Benn in Dublin at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference.

Hilary Benn refused to be drawn on whether the Budget later this month would involve tax rises.