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Appointment of Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland.

Appointment of Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland.

Monday, 25 January 2021

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Brandon Lewis MP has announced the reappointment of Sinead Burns as a Civil Servic...

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Secretary of State announces appointment of new Commissioner for The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims Remains

Secretary of State announces appointment of new Commissioner for The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims Remains

Wednesday, 13 January 2021

The Secretary of State, Rt.Hon Brandon Lewis CBE MP, is delighted to announce the appointment of Rosalie Flanagan as the new Commissioner for The Inde...

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Statement following NDNA Implementation Review Meeting

Statement following NDNA Implementation Review Meeting

Monday, 11 January 2021

Statement by the Secretary of State, Minister for Foreign Affairs and leaders of the Democratic Unionist Party, Sinn Féin, Social Democratic and Labou...

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SECRETARY OF STATE APPOINTS NEW MEMBERS TO THE PARADES COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

SECRETARY OF STATE APPOINTS NEW MEMBERS TO THE PARADES COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Thursday, 24 December 2020

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Brandon Lewis CBE MP, has announced the appointment of a new Chair and Commissioners...

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UK GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL  £200M PEACE PLUS FUNDING

UK GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL £200M PEACE PLUS FUNDING

Thursday, 17 December 2020

Earlier today the UK Government announced additional Peace Plus Funding. ...

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Northern Ireland Secretary to Outline Centenary Plans

Northern Ireland Secretary to Outline Centenary Plans

Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis is to formally launch the UK Government’s plans to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary next year....

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Secretary of State announces appointment to the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State announces appointment to the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland

Friday, 11 December 2020

Secretary of State announces appointment to the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland. ...

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UK Government provides £400m package for Northern Ireland in post Transition deal

UK Government provides £400m package for Northern Ireland in post Transition deal

Thursday, 10 December 2020

Substantial funding package aimed at boosting Northern Ireland's economic growth and supporting businesses...

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Patrick Finucane Case: UK Government Outlines Way Forward

Patrick Finucane Case: UK Government Outlines Way Forward

Monday, 30 November 2020

The UK Government has today outlined its way forward regarding the case of Patrick Finucane. ...

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Chancellor's Spending Review will deliver Jobs and Infrastructure for Northern Ireland

Chancellor's Spending Review will deliver Jobs and Infrastructure for Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 25 November 2020

The Chancellor has today announced £900m of new funding for Northern Ireland in 2021/22 in the Spending Review. This is more than double the £400m ne...

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Non Jury Trials Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007

Non Jury Trials Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007

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 ...

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UK Government launches £1 Million Shared History Fund to mark Northern Ireland Centenary

UK Government launches £1 Million Shared History Fund to mark Northern Ireland Centenary

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, vo...

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UK Internal Market Bill 'Welcome Move' for Northern Ireland Businesses

UK Internal Market Bill 'Welcome Move' for Northern Ireland Businesses

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...

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Changes to the law in Northern Ireland: updated information

Changes to the law in Northern Ireland: updated information

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 forc...

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Joint Statement Following Covid 19 Quad Meeting

Joint Statement Following Covid 19 Quad Meeting

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...

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Centenary bodies meet to discuss plans for Northern Ireland’s anniversary

Centenary bodies meet to discuss plans for Northern Ireland’s anniversary

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...

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NIO announces appointment of Non Executive Directors

NIO announces appointment of Non Executive Directors

Tuesday, 29 September 2020

The Northern Ireland Office has announced the appointment of two new non-executive directors...

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Appointment of Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Appointment of Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

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 ...

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Appointment of Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Appointment of Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Thursday, 27 August 2020

The Secretary of State appoints the new Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland...

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Marking the Centenary of Northern Ireland

Marking the Centenary of Northern Ireland

Thursday, 13 August 2020

Secretary of State welcomes announcement by Prime Minister to mark the Centenary of Northern Ireland in 2021...

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First Meeting of New Decade New Approach Joint Board

First Meeting of New Decade New Approach Joint Board

Wednesday, 22 July 2020

A Joint Board established in the New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) agreement held its first meeting today....

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COVID 19 Guidance:  Information for NI Businesses & Employers

COVID 19 Guidance: Information for NI Businesses & Employers

Wednesday, 10 June 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for businesses and employers in Northern Ireland ...

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Public Appointments: Commissioners of Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Public Appointments: Commissioners of Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Wednesday, 03 June 2020

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for appointment to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission...

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Secretary of State Co Chairs Joint Ministerial Covid 19 Conference Call

Secretary of State Co Chairs Joint Ministerial Covid 19 Conference Call

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

A Joint statement following a COVID-19 virtual meeting chaired by Secretary of State and Tanaiste....

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Secretary of State Co Chairs Third Covid 19 Joint Ministerial Conference Call

Secretary of State Co Chairs Third Covid 19 Joint Ministerial Conference Call

Thursday, 30 April 2020

A joint statement following a COVID-19 call chaired by Secretary of State Brandon Lewis and Tanaiste Simon Coveney...

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£17m government package to protect freight routes to Northern Ireland

£17m government package to protect freight routes to Northern Ireland

Friday, 24 April 2020

UK Government announces £17m package to protect freight routes between Northern Ireland and Great Britain...

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UKG provides extra £50M to tackle Coronavirus in Northern Ireland

UKG provides extra £50M to tackle Coronavirus in Northern Ireland

Friday, 17 April 2020

Additional funding for Northern Ireland announced to tackle Coronavirus pandemic...

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Secretary of State hosts virtual roundtable with NI business leaders

Secretary of State hosts virtual roundtable with NI business leaders

Wednesday, 15 April 2020

The Secretary of State underlines the Government’s commitment to support local businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland welcomes additional funding to tackle coronavirus

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland welcomes additional funding to tackle coronavirus

Monday, 13 April 2020

Northern Ireland to receive an additional £200million to help fight the coronavirus...

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Secretary of State Co Chairs Covid 19 Joint Ministerial Conference Call

Secretary of State Co Chairs Covid 19 Joint Ministerial Conference Call

Thursday, 09 April 2020

A Joint statement following a COVID-19 call chaired by Secretary of State and Tanaiste....

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