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- Detailed guide: Avian influenza (bird flu)
- Press release: H5N8 strain avian influenza confirmed on farm in North Yorkshire
- Press release: UK government secures additional 2 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
- Detailed guide: Guidance for the Christmas Period
- Guidance: UK-France joint statement: collaborating on illegal migration
- Detailed guide: Avian influenza (bird flu)
- UK and France sign new agreement to tackle illegal migration
- UK and France sign new agreement to tackle illegal migration
- Press release: Ministerial Appointment: 28 November 2020
- Form: Equines: health certificates
Friday, 27 November 2020
Monday, 23 November 2020
Extending non-jury trial provisions under the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (“the 2007 Act”) requires secondary legislation which must be approved by both Houses of Parliament. The Government recognises the need to keep the public informed and to allow people the opportunity to comment on policy proposals.
Friday, 20 November 2020
The Shared History Fund launches today, with the Government making available £1million to support the engagement of a wide range of arts, heritage, voluntary, community and other non-profit organisations with the history of the centenary of Northern Ireland.
Thursday, 19 November 2020
An Act to make provision concerning the decisions which may be made by Northern Ireland Executive Ministers without recourse to the Executive Committee.
Monday, 16 November 2020
A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £25,000 made by NIO, as part of the Government's commitment to transparency in expenditure.
Thursday, 12 November 2020
This communiqué summarises the meeting of the COP26 Devolved Administrations Ministerial Group, chaired by COP26 President Alok Sharma on 6 November 2020
Thursday, 05 November 2020
The report details the use in Northern Ireland of powers contained within the Terrorism Act 2000, the Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006, the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 and the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 in the financial year 2019/20.
Thursday, 05 November 2020
The report details the use in Northern Ireland of powers contained within the Terrorism Act 2000, the Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006, the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 and the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 in the financial year 2019/20.
Thursday, 05 November 2020
Northern Ireland businesses welcome UK Internal Market Bill as a further step to protecting Northern Ireland trading relationships in the UK market
Thursday, 29 October 2020
NIO: Special Advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings: April to June 2020
Thursday, 29 October 2020
NIO: Senior Officials' hospitality, meetings and travel: April to June 2020
Thursday, 29 October 2020
NIO:business appointment rules advice, April to June 2020
Thursday, 29 October 2020
NIO: Secretary of State and Junior Ministers' hospitality, meetings and travel: April to June 2020
Thursday, 22 October 2020
Electoral Office for NI Returning Officers' expenses & accounts 2019-20
Thursday, 22 October 2020
A consultation on same-sex religious marriage and conversion entitlements in Northern Ireland
Thursday, 22 October 2020
As the NI Executive was not restored by 21 October 2019, obligations under the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 have come into force.
Monday, 12 October 2020
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney today jointly chaired a conference call to discuss the ongoing response to COVID-19 on the island of Ireland.
Monday, 12 October 2020
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney today jointly chaired a conference call to discuss the ongoing response to COVID-19 on the island of Ireland.
Friday, 09 October 2020
The Centenary Forum announced by the Prime Minister on his visit to NI in August meets to discuss plans to mark the 100 year anniversary
Friday, 09 October 2020
A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £25,000 made by NIO, as part of the Government's commitment to transparency in expenditure.
Thursday, 08 October 2020
Publication of the Northern Ireland Office Annual Report and Accounts 2019-20
Tuesday, 29 September 2020
The Northern Ireland Office has announced the appointment of two new non-executive directors
Tuesday, 08 September 2020
A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £25,000 made by NIO, as part of the Government's commitment to transparency in expenditure.
Tuesday, 01 September 2020
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Brandon Lewis MP has today announced the appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
Thursday, 27 August 2020
The Secretary of State appoints the new Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland
Friday, 14 August 2020
The Secretary of State has issued guidance for the Victims' Payments Board. This guidance will support the independent Board when making decisions about applicants who have serious convictions or in other exceptional circumstances with regard to material evidence.
Thursday, 13 August 2020
Secretary of State welcomes announcement by Prime Minister to mark the Centenary of Northern Ireland in 2021
Friday, 07 August 2020
Information about the UK Government’s commitment to “no diminution of rights, safeguards and equality of opportunity” in Northern Ireland.
Monday, 03 August 2020
Transparency Data - June 2020
Thursday, 30 July 2020
NIO: Special Advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings: January to March 2020
Thursday, 30 July 2020
NIO: Senior Officials' hospitality, meetings and travel: January to March 2020
Thursday, 30 July 2020
NIO: Secretary of State and Junior Ministers' hospitality, meetings and travel: January to March 2020
Transparency data: Northern Ireland Office: business appointment rules advice, January to March 2020
Thursday, 30 July 2020
Northern Ireland Office: business appointment rules advice, January to March 2020
Thursday, 30 July 2020
NIO Equality Six Monthly Update January - June 2020
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
A Joint Board established in the New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) agreement held its first meeting today.
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
You may need an exemption permit if you wish to artificially propagate your fishery or carry out improvements
Monday, 20 July 2020
Exports Minister outlines Bounce-Back plans for Northern Ireland's tech sector in a series of measures as part of the economic recovery from coronavirus.
Thursday, 16 July 2020
As the NI Executive was not restored by 21 October 2019, obligations under the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 have come into force.
Thursday, 16 July 2020
A consultation on same-sex religious marriage and conversion entitlements in Northern Ireland
Thursday, 16 July 2020
This command paper sets out the use of the Petition of Concern Mechanism in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Thursday, 02 July 2020
NIO transparency data May 2020
Monday, 08 June 2020
NIO transparency data March to April 2020
Thursday, 04 June 2020
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for appointment to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
A Joint statement following a COVID-19 virtual meeting chaired by Secretary of State and Tanaiste.
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
NIO transparency data Nov 2019 to Feb 2020
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