Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill says the move is 'unacceptable and deplorable'.
The deals are regeneration funding packages worth more than £1.5bn with about £600m coming from central government.
"We raised this during a meeting with the Chancellor in London on Thursday, spelling out the dire consequences such a decision would have and urged for a reconsideration," she said. “The British government have said it’s attempting to reset relationships; instead, they have acted in very bad faith," Archibald added.
But the Foyle MP Colum Eastwood, from the SDLP, said people involved in the Derry deal had "fought for years to get to this point" and said the pause was "devastating".
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Parts of Northern England TonightThe Met Office has predicted that clear skies tonight could offer ideal viewing conditions for the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Sightings are possible across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
Read more »
Rail firm Northern rapped by government for cancelling too many trainsThe operator was forced to issue a 'do not travel' notice on Bank Holiday Sunday
Read more »
Northern Ireland Executive's Programme for Government: Smoke and Mirrors?After seven months of inaction, the Northern Ireland Executive finally agreed on a draft Programme for Government. However, the announcement was met with skepticism as it lacked concrete plans, timelines, or measurable outcomes. Critics argue that this is more of a PR exercise than a genuine commitment to addressing the region's challenges.
Read more »
Preston Bus chief on ‘tough time of city centre buses’, fare deals and cutbacksA Preston Bus 100 service in the city centre Pic: Blog Preston Buses will 'inevitably end up becoming more subsidised again' says the man currently responsi
Read more »
Simone Magill: Northern Ireland striker signs for Birmingham CityNorthern Ireland striker Simone Magill signs for Women's Championship side Birmingham City on a two-year deal.
Read more »
New Northern Ireland themed restaurant to open at Belfast City AirportThe new restaurant and bar is due to open in the coming weeks
Read more »