Archived government news
May 2020
Secretary of State Co-Chairs Joint Ministerial Covid-19 Conference Call Tuesday, 19 May 2020
Transparency data: NIO transparency data on GPC and spending over £25,000 Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Transparency data: NIO Prompt Payments 2019-20 Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Corporate report: Report of the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Irelan… Thursday, 07 May 2020
Consultation outcome: Public consultation: Terrorism Act 2000 Code of Pract… Tuesday, 05 May 2020
April 2020
Secretary of State Co-Chairs Third Covid-19 Joint Ministerial Conference Ca… Thursday, 30 April 2020
Press release: Privacy Notice Thursday, 30 April 2020
Independent report: 12th Annual Report of Independent Reviewer of Justice &… Thursday, 30 April 2020
£17m government package to protect freight routes to Northern Ireland Friday, 24 April 2020
UKG provies extra £50M to tackle Coronavirus in Northern Ireland Saturday, 18 April 2020
Press release: Secretary of State hosts virtual roundtable with NI business… Wednesday, 15 April 2020
Press release: Secretary of State for Northern Ireland welcomes additional … Monday, 13 April 2020
Secretary of State Co-Chairs Covid-19 Joint Ministerial Conference Call Thursday, 09 April 2020
Press release: UK Government delivers first batch of PPE to NI Executive Monday, 06 April 2020
Press release: Secretary of State announces additional funding for IFI Friday, 03 April 2020
March 2020
Secretary of State participates in Joint Ministerial COVID-19 conference ca… Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Transparency data: NIO People Survey Results 2019 Thursday, 26 March 2020
Transparency data: Northern Ireland Office: Business Appointment rules advi… Thursday, 26 March 2020
Transparency data: NIO: Secretary of State and Junior Ministers' hospitalit… Thursday, 26 March 2020
Transparency data: NIO: Senior Officials' hospitality, meetings and travel:… Thursday, 26 March 2020
Transparency data: NIO: Special Advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings: … Thursday, 26 March 2020
Changes to the law in Northern Ireland: updated information Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Consultation outcome: A new legal framework for abortion services in Northe… Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Transparency data: Northern Ireland Office Disability Action Plan, March 20… Friday, 20 March 2020
Transparency data: Publication of the reviewed Equality Scheme for the Nort… Friday, 20 March 2020
Press release: UK Government sets out way forward on the legacy of the past… Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Press release: Addressing Northern Ireland Legacy Issues Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland attends St Patrick’s Day events in … Tuesday, 10 March 2020
Transparency data: Six month update report on screenings and equality impac… Friday, 06 March 2020
February 2020
Press release: Appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Policy paper: Police Service of Northern Ireland Service Medal Monday, 17 February 2020
Policy paper: Police Service of Northern Ireland Service Medal Monday, 17 February 2020
January 2020
Consultation outcome: Legal Framework: Troubles-related incident Victims Pa… Friday, 31 January 2020
Northern Ireland Troubles-related incident victims payments scheme Friday, 31 January 2020
Guidance: Changes to the law in Northern Ireland: latest information Friday, 31 January 2020
NI Troubles-related incident victims payments scheme Friday, 31 January 2020
Secretary of State announces re-appointment of Independent Reviewer and Cha… Thursday, 30 January 2020
Secretary of State announces re-appointment of Independent Reviewer Monday, 27 January 2020
Secretary of State pays tribute to Seamus Mallon Friday, 24 January 2020
Transparency data: Northern Ireland Office: business appointment rules advi… Friday, 24 January 2020
Transparency data: NIO: Special Advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings: … Thursday, 23 January 2020
Transparency data: NIO: Senior Officials' hospitality, meetings and travel:… Thursday, 23 January 2020
Transparency data: NIO: Ministers Information: July-September 2019 Thursday, 23 January 2020
Open consultation: A consultation on same-sex religious marriage and conver… Monday, 20 January 2020
UK Government commits £2bn to support new Northern Ireland Executive Wednesday, 15 January 2020
Guidance: Changes to the law in Northern Ireland: latest information Tuesday, 14 January 2020
Guidance: Changes to the law in Northern Ireland: latest information Tuesday, 14 January 2020
Vacancy Notice Tuesday, 14 January 2020
Press release: Deal To See Restored Government In Northern Ireland Tomorrow Thursday, 09 January 2020
Press release: Deal To See Restored Government In Northern Ireland Tomorrow Thursday, 09 January 2020
Northern Ireland seafood firm gears up for Christmas 2020 Wednesday, 08 January 2020
Northern Ireland Housing Executive Board appointments Wednesday, 01 January 2020
December 2019
Guidance: Publication of reports under the Northern Ireland (Executive Form… Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Transparency data: NIO Equality Six Monthly Update January - June 2019 Friday, 13 December 2019
Guidance: Publication of reports under the Northern Ireland (Executive Form… Wednesday, 04 December 2019
Corporate report: NIO Equality Six Monthly Update July-December 2018 Wednesday, 04 December 2019
Transparency data: NIO special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings: J… Monday, 02 December 2019
Transparency data: NIO special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings: J… Monday, 02 December 2019
Transparency data: NIO Ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas… Monday, 02 December 2019
Transparency data: NIO senior officials travel, hospitality and Permanent S… Monday, 02 December 2019
November 2019
Guidance: Publication of reports under the Northern Ireland (Executive Form… Friday, 29 November 2019
Transparency data: NIO Transparency Data September 2019 Friday, 22 November 2019
Guidance: Publication of reports under the Northern Ireland (Executive Form… Wednesday, 20 November 2019
Press release: Appointment term extended of existing Non-Executive members … Tuesday, 19 November 2019
Press release: SIR KENNETH BLOOMFIELD TO STEP DOWN FROM ICLVR Thursday, 14 November 2019
Press release: SIR KENNETH BLOOMFIELD TO STEP DOWN FROM ICLVR Thursday, 14 November 2019
Transparency data: NIO special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings: A… Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Transparency data: NIO senior officials travel, hospitality and Permanent S… Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Transparency data: NIO Ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas… Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Official Statistics: Northern Ireland Terrorism Legislation: Annual Statist… Thursday, 07 November 2019
Official Statistics: Northern Ireland Terrorism Legislation: Annual Statist… Thursday, 07 November 2019
Guidance: Publication of reports under the Northern Ireland (Executive Form… Wednesday, 06 November 2019
Press release: Secretary Of State Renews Appointments To The Parades Commis… Tuesday, 05 November 2019
Press release: Drainage Council for Northern Ireland Appointments Tuesday, 05 November 2019
Open consultation: A new legal framework for abortion services in Northern … Monday, 04 November 2019
Secretary of State welcomes Independent Reporting Commission report on tack… Monday, 04 November 2019
October 2019
Policy paper: Northern Ireland Main Estimates 2019-2020 Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Policy paper: Northern Ireland Budget Bill Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Press release: ECNI Commissioner Extensions Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Press release: Reappointment of members to the Northern Ireland Council for… Friday, 25 October 2019
Corporate report: Northern Ireland Office Annual Report and Accounts 2018-1… Thursday, 24 October 2019
Guidance: Publication of reports under the Northern Ireland (Executive Form… Thursday, 24 October 2019
APPOINTMENTS TO THE EQUALITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Open consultation: Legal Framework: Troubles-related incident Victims Payme… Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Guidance: Changes to the law in Northern Ireland: updated Tuesday, 22 October 2019
Open consultation: Legal Framework: Troubles-related incident Victims Payme… Tuesday, 22 October 2019
Guidance: Publication of reports under the Northern Ireland (Executive Form… Monday, 21 October 2019
Statistical data set: NIO Transparency Data September 2019 Monday, 21 October 2019
Transparency data: Quarterly Transparency Returns January - March 2019 Friday, 11 October 2019
Transparency data: NIO Transparency Quarterly Returns April - July 2019 Friday, 11 October 2019
Transparency data: Senior Officials Expenses Report October to December 201… Friday, 11 October 2019
Guidance: Publication of reports under the Northern Ireland (Executive Form… Wednesday, 09 October 2019
Guidance: Changes to the law in Northern Ireland Monday, 07 October 2019
Guidance: Changes to the law in Northern Ireland Monday, 07 October 2019
Appointment Extension: Local Government Superannuation Committee Wednesday, 02 October 2019
Appointment Extension: Local Government Superannuation Committee Wednesday, 02 October 2019
£163 million economic package for Northern Ireland Wednesday, 02 October 2019
September 2019
Statistical data set: NIO TRANSPARENCY DATA AUGUST 2019 Monday, 23 September 2019
Statistical data set: NIO TRANSPARENCY DATA AUGUST 2019 Monday, 23 September 2019
Statistical data set: NIO Transparency Data July 2019 Friday, 06 September 2019
Statistical data set: NIO Transparency Data July 2019 Friday, 06 September 2019
Statistical data set: NIO Transparency Data July 2019 Friday, 06 September 2019
Policy paper: Outcomes Delivery Plan 2018-19 End-Year Report Friday, 06 September 2019
Policy paper: Domestic farm support funding (Bew Review): government respon… Thursday, 05 September 2019
Independent report: Domestic farm support funding (Bew Review): reviewing d… Thursday, 05 September 2019
Cash boost and fairer funding formula for farmers across the UK Thursday, 05 September 2019
Outcomes Delivery Plan 2018-19 End-Year Report Thursday, 05 September 2019
Publication of reports under the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc)… Wednesday, 04 September 2019
August 2019
Re-appointment of Victim's Commissioner Friday, 30 August 2019
Appointment to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive Thursday, 08 August 2019
July 2019
PM meeting with five of Northern Ireland's main political parties: 31 July … Wednesday, 31 July 2019
PM heads to Northern Ireland for discussions on restoring the devolved inst… Tuesday, 30 July 2019
Appointment to the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland Tuesday, 09 July 2019
GOVERNMENT PUBLISHES SUMMARY OF RESPONSES TO LEGACY CONSULTATION Friday, 05 July 2019
SECRETARY OF STATE ACTS TO EXTEND PERIOD OF EFEF ACT TO ENSURE GOOD GOVERNA… Thursday, 04 July 2019
June 2019
Five Independent members of the NI Policing Board re-appointed Friday, 28 June 2019
APPOINTMENTS TO THE EQUALITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND Monday, 17 June 2019
May 2019
Secretary of State welcomes the appointment of Simon Byrne as new PSNI Chi… Friday, 24 May 2019
Re-appointment of Attorney General for Northern Ireland Monday, 13 May 2019
£105 million economic package for the North West Monday, 13 May 2019
Livestock and Meat Commission Chair and Board Members Thursday, 09 May 2019
Multiparty Talks to restore the Northern Ireland Executive Tuesday, 07 May 2019
Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Friday, 03 May 2019
Secretary of State Oral Statement on Political Talks Thursday, 02 May 2019
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND MAKES THREE NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE… Wednesday, 01 May 2019
November 2017
Brokenshire: no place in our society for those who want to pull us back to… Sunday, 12 November 2017
Brokenshire - wanton act in North Belfast puts lives at risk Tuesday, 07 November 2017
October 2017
Brokenshire vows Bombardier jobs "absolutely vital" to NI economy Monday, 02 October 2017
September 2017
Brokenshire: utterly repugnant to force families from their homes Thursday, 28 September 2017
Brokenshire expresses disappointment in Bombardier decision Wednesday, 27 September 2017
July 2017
Political talks update by Secretary of State Tuesday, 04 July 2017
June 2017
Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire on T… Thursday, 29 June 2017
Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire ahea… Tuesday, 27 June 2017
February 2017
Brokenshire condemns attack on PSNI officer Wednesday, 22 February 2017
January 2017
Brokenshire attends GAA Dr McKenna Cup Final Saturday, 28 January 2017
November 2016
Appointments to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland Monday, 21 November 2016
Brokenshire pays tribute to fallen heroes on Remembrance Day Sunday, 13 November 2016
October 2016
Brokenshire’s 100th day as Secretary of State Friday, 21 October 2016
Elections consultation promises streamlined service for NI voters Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Secetary of State pays tribute to David Ford Wednesday, 05 October 2016
September 2016
Secretary of State Brokenshire begins an intensive 2 day visit to US Wednesday, 07 September 2016
Brokenshire attends Guillemont and Ginchy Commemorations in France Saturday, 03 September 2016
August 2016
Brokenshire expresses sadness at death of Bishop Edward Daly Monday, 08 August 2016
Brokenshire praises PSNI on Lurgan Arms Find Friday, 05 August 2016
Hopkins cheers on Northern Ireland athletes in Rio 2016 Olympics Wednesday, 03 August 2016
July 2016
Brokenshire condemns Crumlin pipe bomb Saturday, 23 July 2016
Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire Thursday, 14 July 2016
Secretary of State welcomes successful Twelfth Wednesday, 13 July 2016
Northern Ireland’s aerospace sector cleared for take off Monday, 11 July 2016
Villiers attends Irish Government's Somme Commemoration in Dublin Saturday, 09 July 2016
June 2016
Somme 100 years on - Villiers pays tribute to the Fallen Thursday, 30 June 2016
SofS pays tribute to Lord Mayhew Saturday, 25 June 2016
Government response to calls for a border poll Friday, 24 June 2016
May 2016
Ten reasons why Northern Ireland is safer, stronger and better off in the E… Thursday, 26 May 2016
NI stronger, safer and better off in a reformed EU Thursday, 19 May 2016
Exporting is GREAT in Northern Ireland Monday, 16 May 2016
April 2016
Villiers condemns Belfast murder Saturday, 16 April 2016
March 2016
Villiers recognises significance of 2016 commemorations Saturday, 26 March 2016
Villiers signals fresh start for integrated education in Northern Ireland Wednesday, 23 March 2016
Villiers attends St Patrick's Day celebrations in Washington Monday, 14 March 2016
Villiers meets 6th Formers to encourage them to get involved in politics Tuesday, 08 March 2016
Villiers condemns East Belfast Attack Friday, 04 March 2016
NI update for Vatican’s Foreign Minister Wednesday, 02 March 2016
February 2016
London Routemaster deal boost for NI Monday, 29 February 2016
Statement on Bombardier cuts Wednesday, 17 February 2016
January 2016
Fresh Start underway Thursday, 14 January 2016
Villiers briefed on Northern Ireland flood control measures Monday, 11 January 2016
Villiers welcomes Arlene Foster's appointment as First Minister Monday, 11 January 2016
Secretary of State's 2016 New Year message Tuesday, 05 January 2016
December 2015
Villiers welcomes establishment of Joint Agency Task Force Monday, 21 December 2015
Villiers congratulates Arlene Foster on her appointment as new DUP leader Thursday, 17 December 2015
Villiers welcomes increase in NI jobs Wednesday, 16 December 2015
Good luck Tim! Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Appointment of new member of the Northern Ireland Boundary Commission Friday, 11 December 2015
November 2015
Villiers condemns attack on police Thursday, 26 November 2015
Secretary of State pays tribute to Peter Robinson Thursday, 19 November 2015
A fresh start for Northern Ireland Tuesday, 17 November 2015
NI talks timeline of announcements Tuesday, 17 November 2015
Villiers: shocked and saddened by evil attacks in Paris Monday, 16 November 2015
Villiers on talks - some fundamental issues still to be resolved Friday, 13 November 2015
Information Management Assessment – Statement of Commitment Thursday, 12 November 2015
Villiers - we owe a deep debt of gratitude Sunday, 08 November 2015
Villiers welcomes Civil Society Network to Stormont House Thursday, 05 November 2015
Secretary of State statement on Michelin Tyre Tuesday, 03 November 2015
Government continues to recognise Northern Ireland's special circumstances Monday, 02 November 2015
October 2015
Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Thursday, 29 October 2015
Villiers - No possible justification to imperil life Friday, 16 October 2015
Villiers welcomes latest Northern Ireland economy figures Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Villiers condemns Londonderry device Saturday, 10 October 2015
Villiers hears NI business leaders' concerns Thursday, 08 October 2015
Villiers - no progress on welfare issues Tuesday, 06 October 2015
Villiers: Open and candid views on paramilitary organisations Monday, 05 October 2015
Villiers: Pressing need to find solutions, but substantial differences rema… Thursday, 01 October 2015
September 2015
Villiers briefs church leaders & faith representatives on talks progress Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Applications invited for appointment to the Boundary Commission for Norther… Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Villiers - there is a willingness to make progress Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Villiers - talks provided focused and productive discussions Monday, 21 September 2015
Villiers: Do not let this opportunity slip away Sunday, 20 September 2015
Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Friday, 18 September 2015
Update on talks at Stormont House Monday, 14 September 2015
Talks begin at Stormont House Tuesday, 08 September 2015
August 2015
Northern Ireland space firm on a mission Friday, 14 August 2015
July 2015
33,000 more people in NI employed than 5 years ago - Villiers Wednesday, 15 July 2015
Villiers: Women can drive Northern Ireland economic recovery Tuesday, 14 July 2015
Villiers condemns violence in North Belfast Monday, 13 July 2015
Villiers - Northern Ireland will continue to benefit from UK’s recovery Wednesday, 08 July 2015
NIO Ministers mark 99th Anniversary of The Battle of The Somme Thursday, 02 July 2015
June 2015
Villiers – time is running out Thursday, 25 June 2015
Villiers: Situation looks grim Tuesday, 02 June 2015
May 2015
Villiers invites party leaders to Stormont House Agreement review meeting Friday, 29 May 2015
Royal Visitors in Northern Ireland Thursday, 21 May 2015
Villiers meets party leaders Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Villiers welcomes full operation of National Crime Agency in NI Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Villiers meets Irish Foreign Minister Tuesday, 19 May 2015
April 2015
Villiers condemns Londonderry incendiary attack Tuesday, 28 April 2015
Royal couple to visit Northern Ireland and Ireland Tuesday, 21 April 2015
March 2015
Villiers appoints new Equality Commissioners Friday, 27 March 2015
April 2014
Government cuts taxes for 676,000 people in Northern Ireland Friday, 04 April 2014