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Transparency data: S75 screening in relation to hanging a portrait of His Majesty the King in the NIO Offices

The NIO falls within the scope of a government-funded scheme to receive a free portrait of His Majesty the King.

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Press release: Secretary of State visits United States ahead of annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations

While there, the Secretary of State will conduct routine meetings with a number of US figures, and update them on the current political situation.

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Press release: Statement from the Secretary of State on the Operation Kenova Interim Report

The statement follows the findings of the report that was published on the 8th of March

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Press release: Statement from the Secretary of State on the Northern Ireland Security Update

The statement follows the development that Northern Ireland-related Terrorism threat level has changed from severe to substantial

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Open consultation: Consultation launched on the proposed regulations about the holding and handling of information by the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR)

Technical consultation on the proposed regulations about the holding and handling of information by the ICRIR.

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Corporate report: Report of the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland 2021 2022

Presented to Parliament pursuant to section 9(1) of the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006

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Minister of State visits Ukraine Art Exhibition in Belfast

Minister of State, Steve Baker, visited the ART for LIFE exhibition at Ulster University to mark the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.

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Press release: Limavady campus ‘a commitment to reconciliation and education excellence’ NIO Minister

The Lord Caine has welcomed the opening of the Limavady Shared Education campus

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Press release: UK Government publishes Terms of Reference for Omagh Bombing Inquiry

The UK Government has today (21 February) published the Terms of Reference for the Omagh Bombing Inquiry

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Press release: UK Government confirms £3.3bn spending settlement for restored Northern Ireland Executive

The UK Government has written to the NI Minister of Finance outlining the detail of the spending settlement worth in excess of £3.3 billion

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Secretary of State to update members of Congress on Executive restoration

Secretary of State travels to Washington D.C.

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Press release: Secretary of State announces appointment of members to the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA)

The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment members to CCEA

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Northern Ireland: An Integral Part of Our Union

In an opinion piece, published in the News Letter, The Lord Caine discusses the significant role of Northern Ireland within the Union

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Press release: Secretary of State announces appointment of a new member of the Board of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA)

The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment of a new member of the Board of NIFHA

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Press release: UK Government welcomes request by the DUP leader to recall Northern Ireland Assembly

The statement follows the the request made by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to recall the NI Assembly and work with the other parties

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Press release: Secretary of State announces appointment of new Independent Reviewer, 1 February 2024

The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment of a new Independent Reviewer

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Statement to Parliament: Secretary of State's speech on the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper

The Secretary of State made a speech in the House of Commons to update Parliament on the Northern Ireland Executive formation

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Statement to Parliament: Secretary of State's speech on the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper

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The Secretary of State made a speech in the House of Commons to update Parliament on the Northern Ireland Executive formation

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Policy paper: Safeguarding the Union

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Policy paper: Safeguarding the Union

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Statement to Parliament: Secretary of State's speech on the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper

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The Secretary of State made a speech in the House of Commons to update Parliament on the Northern Ireland Executive formation

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Transparency data: NIO Equality Six Monthly Update July December 2023

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NIO Equality Six Monthly Update from July to December 2023

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Press release: Statement from the Secretary of State following DUP Executive meeting

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The statement follows the news that the DUP has accepted has accepted the Government’s proposals on the operation of the Windsor Framework

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Press release: Secretary of State announces the appointment of a Chair and two Independent Members to the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB)

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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of a new Chair and independent members to the AWB

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Press release: Secretary of State announces the appointment of a Chair and two Independent Members to the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB)

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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of a new Chair and independent members to the AWB

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Press release: Northern Ireland grassroots sports projects to receive nearly £6 million in funding

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As part of the continued drive to get more people active, the UK Government and the Irish FA have kicked off the year by announcing 17 projects across Northern Ireland are benefitting from a share of £2 million.

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Notice: Designation of polling districts at parliamentary elections Northern Ireland, January 2024

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A list of current polling districts for parliamentary elections in Northern Ireland, which the Chief Electoral Officer uses to set polling stations

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Policy paper: Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill

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The Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill is being introduced to Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday, 24 January)

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Press release: Secretary of State's statement on the NI Executive Formation Deadline

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The statement follows the expiry of the deadline for the Northern Ireland Assembly to elect a speaker

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Transparency data: S75 screening for the role of the NIO in relation to His Majesty The King’s portrait scheme

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S75 Screening relating to His Majesty The King’s portrait scheme

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Press release: Statement from Secretary of State on public sector pay

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Press release: Statement from Secretary of State on public sector pay

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Statement in relation to the public sector strikes across Northern Ireland

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Secretary of State statement on the recall motion for the Northern Ireland Assembly

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The statement follows the failure to elect a speaker for the NI Assembly

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Press release: Secretary of State statement at Hillsborough Castle, 15 January

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The statement follows the meetings with representatives of the main Northern Ireland political parties to discuss Executive formation

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Legacy: The false claim of consensus regarding the Stormont House Agreement

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In an opinion piece, published in the Irish Independent and Belfast Telegraph, The Lord Caine challenges the Irish Government on legacy issues.

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Policy paper: Code of Practice for the video recording with sound of interviews of persons detained under section 41 of, or Schedule 7 to, the Terrorism Act 2000 which take place in a police station in Northern Ireland

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The Terrorism Act 2000 video recording code of practice was updated in Northern Ireland in 2020

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Secretary of State: Returning Executive can unleash Northern Ireland's potential

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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris wrote in the Belfast Telegraph about his hopes for a restored executive and what it could mean for Northern Ireland

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Press release: “Oh no it isn’t!” Panto set to be formally recognised as UK joins UNESCO Convention

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Public encouraged to propose festive traditions, such as Christmas pantomime and carol-singing, as well as others from all year round, for formal recognition as mainstays of UK culture

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Press release: The Secretary of State appoints new members to The Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of a new Chair and members to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

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Press release: Statement in response to legacy inter state case by the Irish Government

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Statement follows confirmation by the Irish Government that it intends to pursue an interstate case against the UK regarding the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act

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Press release: Secretary of State statement at Hillsborough Castle, 19 December

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The statement follows plenary sessions with the four Executive parties at Hillsborough Castle

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Lord Jonathan Caine Downing Street Declaration set the template for peace

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In an opinion piece, published in the Irish News, The Lord Caine reflects on the 30th anniversary of the Downing Street Declaration

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Transparency data: NIO: special advisers’ gifts, hospitality and meetings, July to September 2023

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Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.

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Transparency data: NIO: prompt payment data, July to September 2023

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How long NIO takes to pay invoices.

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Transparency data: NIO: business appointment rules advice, July to September 2023

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Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.

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