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Secretary of State visits local business to highlight benefits of new UK EU relationship

Secretary of State visits local business to highlight benefits of new UK EU relationship

Wednesday, 03 September 2025

The visit follows last week’s speech from the Minister for Cabinet Office where he outlined the Government’s plans to cut red tape and lower costs in ...

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Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland

Tuesday, 02 September 2025

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of Mr David MacAnulty and Mr Donald Leeson as Civil Service Commissioners fo...

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Emergency Alert Test Follows Use in Storm Éowyn

Emergency Alert Test Follows Use in Storm Éowyn

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

With just weeks to go, people across Northern Ireland are being reminded to expect the second ever national Emergency Alert test. The system is design...

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Secretary of State message on A Level results day

Secretary of State message on A Level results day

Thursday, 14 August 2025

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, congratulates young people across Northern Ireland as they receive their A-Level results today. ...

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A message from the Secretary of State to NI’s top 100 companies

A message from the Secretary of State to NI’s top 100 companies

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

In this article for Ulster Business, the Secretary of State reflects on NI's economic growth since the Good Friday Agreement almost 30 years ago....

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Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern Ireland

Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

New analysis published today [Thursday 24 July] shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £50m boost to the local economy...

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Secretary of State attends the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Secretary of State attends the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Tournament returns to Northern Ireland for second time in six years...

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New expertise joins NI Public Sector Transformation Board

New expertise joins NI Public Sector Transformation Board

Friday, 27 June 2025

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP welcomes the news of the appointment of two new members to the Public Sector Transformation Bo...

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Secretary of State announces Chair of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry

Secretary of State announces Chair of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry

Friday, 13 June 2025

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has appointed The Rt Hon Sir Gary Hickinbottom as Chair of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry. ...

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East West Council delivers £1 million support for Northern Ireland’s community and voluntary sector

East West Council delivers £1 million support for Northern Ireland’s community and voluntary sector

Thursday, 12 June 2025

First East-West Council to take place in Northern Ireland demonstrates Government’s ongoing commitment to Safeguarding the Union command paper....

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Secretary of State condemns civil disorder

Secretary of State condemns civil disorder

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

The statement follows the disorder in Ballymena...

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UK Government launches newly digitised historic editions of world’s oldest English language daily newspaper

UK Government launches newly digitised historic editions of world’s oldest English language daily newspaper

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

From today (Thursday 29 May) copies from three centuries of the historic Belfast title will become accessible to the public online for the first time...

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A Reset Relationship and New Opportunities for Northern Ireland

A Reset Relationship and New Opportunities for Northern Ireland

Friday, 23 May 2025

Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP underlines the benefits for Northern Ireland of recent trade deals, and a new intended partnership agreement with th...

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Secretary of State announces the reappointment of Justin Kouame to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Secretary of State announces the reappointment of Justin Kouame to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Friday, 16 May 2025

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Hilary Benn MP, has announced the reappointment of Justin Kouame to the Northern Ire...

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Secretary of State visit highlights NI company’s major growth under Windsor Framework

Secretary of State visit highlights NI company’s major growth under Windsor Framework

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland visits food distribution company, PRM, as figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency sho...

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Secretary of State marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

Secretary of State marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

Thursday, 08 May 2025

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day by opening a special World War II exhibition at Antri...

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Secretary of State provides update on Brown case

Secretary of State provides update on Brown case

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has today (30 April) filed applications with the Court of Appeal...

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Recruitment of Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland

Recruitment of Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for appointment as Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland...

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Secretary of State Extends Timeframe for Legacy Investigation Reports

Secretary of State Extends Timeframe for Legacy Investigation Reports

Monday, 28 April 2025

The Secretary of State has today, 28 April, extended the timeframe for Legacy investigation reports...

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British Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) Joint Communiqué

British Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) Joint Communiqué

Thursday, 24 April 2025

Today the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Fleur Anderson MP, attended the Bri...

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British Irish Intergovernmental Conference takes place at Hillsborough Castle

British Irish Intergovernmental Conference takes place at Hillsborough Castle

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

The conference is due to take place today, Thursday 24 April...

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Secretary of State welcomes Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Omagh Bombing Inquiry and Government of Ireland

Secretary of State welcomes Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Omagh Bombing Inquiry and Government of Ireland

Tuesday, 15 April 2025

The statement follows the agreement of an MoU between the Omagh Bombing Inquiry and Government of Ireland...

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Extension of appointment to Independent Reporting Commission

Extension of appointment to Independent Reporting Commission

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announces the extension of appointment to Independent Reporting Commission...

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UK Government announces landmark NI Troubles archives projects

UK Government announces landmark NI Troubles archives projects

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has today (9 April) set out the details of two landmark archival projects relating to the...

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Workers in Northern Ireland set for pay rise with new National Minimum Wage rates

Workers in Northern Ireland set for pay rise with new National Minimum Wage rates

Tuesday, 01 April 2025

The new rates come into effect from today (Tuesday, 1 April)...

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Chancellor delivers security and national renewal for Northern Ireland in new era of global change

Chancellor delivers security and national renewal for Northern Ireland in new era of global change

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

The UK Chancellor delivered the Spring Statement today (Wednesday 26 March 2025)...

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NI Secretary to attend St Patrick's Day events in Washington

NI Secretary to attend St Patrick's Day events in Washington

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will travel to Washington D.C. this week to participate in the annual St. Patrick’s Day events. ...

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NI Secretary announces Equality Commission apppointments

NI Secretary announces Equality Commission apppointments

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

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

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UK Government releases £129m for reform of NI public services

UK Government releases £129m for reform of NI public services

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

Secretary of State has welcomed the release of £129 million by the UK Government to support public service transformation in Northern Ireland. ...

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Appointments to the Board of the International Fund for Ireland

Appointments to the Board of the International Fund for Ireland

Monday, 03 March 2025

The Irish and UK Governments have today announced new appointments to the Board of the International Fund for Ireland....

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