Jonny Evans squandered another good chance as NI pressed before Slovenia went ahead through Milivoje Novakovic's close-range finish on 84 minutes.

BBC: Slovenia 2-0 Northern Ireland

Speaking on BBC NI's Good Morning Ulster, Mr McCausland said he was due to meet Welfare Reform Minister Lord Freud next week and negotiations were taking place about Northern Ireland's specific needs.

BBC: McCausland presses case for Welfare Reform Bill in NI

Mr Johnson said the deal marked "good news for manufacturing jobs in NI and for travellers in London".

BBC: Northern Ireland

They will spend their salary, a good bit of it in the local economy, so there is a genuine net contribution to the NI economy.

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