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New Bill to devolve Corporation Tax in Northern Ireland

New Bill to devolve Corporation Tax in Northern Ireland

Thursday, 08 January 2015

As part of the Stormont House Agreement, this Bill should allow Northern Ireland to set its own rate of corporation tax from April 2017. ...

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Applications invited for appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Applications invited for appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Monday, 05 January 2015

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. A number of position...

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Secretary of State's New Year message for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State's New Year message for Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 31 December 2014

Theresa Villiers' hopes 2015 brings new opportunities and renewed confidence for Northern Ireland. ...

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Decision on North Belfast parading panel

Decision on North Belfast parading panel

Tuesday, 23 December 2014

Owing to insufficient cross-community support, the Secretary of State has decided not to go ahead with setting up the panel ...

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UK Government welcomes the Stormont House Agreement

UK Government welcomes the Stormont House Agreement

Tuesday, 23 December 2014

Theresa Villiers welcomes the historic Agreement reached with Northern Ireland's political leaders on resolving key outstanding issues...

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Villiers urges NI political leaders to go the extra mile

Villiers urges NI political leaders to go the extra mile

Tuesday, 09 December 2014

With the political talks entering their 9th week, Secretary of State urges parties to show strong leadership in the coming days. Ms Villiers said:...

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More important than ever that talks result in agreement

More important than ever that talks result in agreement

Friday, 05 December 2014

As the talks close for the week, the Secretary of State says the chance to devolve corporation tax in this Parliament should not be let slip...

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Autumn Statement 2014: Securing a stronger economy for Northern Ireland

Autumn Statement 2014: Securing a stronger economy for Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 03 December 2014

Autumn Statement 2014 confirms that people and businesses in NI will continue to benefit from the Government’s long term economic plan. ...

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Applications invited for appointment to the Sentence Review Commissioners

Applications invited for appointment to the Sentence Review Commissioners

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is seeking to recruit new members to the Sentence Review Commissioners for Northern Ireland...

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Dr Murrison makes First World War commemoration visits

Dr Murrison makes First World War commemoration visits

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

The Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Centenary Commemorations and NIO Minister, Dr Andrew Murrison, will today undertake several engagement...

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Significant increase in pace of party engagement says Villiers

Significant increase in pace of party engagement says Villiers

Thursday, 13 November 2014

Secretary of State is encouraged by increase and pace of engagement by NI Political Parties at this week's talks ...

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Government launches consultation on stop and search Code of Practice

Government launches consultation on stop and search Code of Practice

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

The NIO is seeking views on paragraph 8.78 of the Justice and Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 Code of Practice. ...

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Villiers pays tribute to fallen heroes at Belfast City Hall Remembrance Day Service

Villiers pays tribute to fallen heroes at Belfast City Hall Remembrance Day Service

Sunday, 09 November 2014

The Secretary of State attends Belfast Remembrance Service...

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Villiers keynote address to Co operation Ireland Gala Dinner

Villiers keynote address to Co operation Ireland Gala Dinner

Thursday, 06 November 2014

Co-operation Ireland is a peace-building charity that promotes interaction, dialogue and practical collaboration within Northern Ireland and between N...

Forum for Cities in Transition: Promoting reconciliation through resilience

Forum for Cities in Transition: Promoting reconciliation through resilience

Monday, 27 October 2014

Theresa Villiers addresses the Forum's annual gathering on the challenges facing NI today and how peace can be built in a divided society....

Villiers confirms full cooperation with Historical Institution Abuse Inquiry

Villiers confirms full cooperation with Historical Institution Abuse Inquiry

Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Government will assist Sir Anthony Hart’s inquiry in pursuing allegations of abuse at Kincora boys’ home in Belfast in the 1970s....

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Villiers welcomes significant explosives find in Co Fermanagh

Villiers welcomes significant explosives find in Co Fermanagh

Friday, 10 October 2014

Secretary of State Theresa Villiers MP has congratulated security forces on the arrest and search operation in Co Fermanagh, focused on Dissident Repu...

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Panel proposed on north Belfast parading impasse

Panel proposed on north Belfast parading impasse

Tuesday, 07 October 2014

The Secretary of State announces terms of reference for a Panel of experts to examine parades dispute....

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Royal appointment for Boys’ Brigade, Northern Ireland

Royal appointment for Boys’ Brigade, Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 24 September 2014

At the start of his second day of engagements, HRH The Earl of Wessex visited the new Headquarters for the Boys’ Brigade Northern Ireland (BBNI) locat...

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Earl of Wessex meets Duke of Edinburgh’s Award/Joint Award Initiative Assessors and Leaders

Earl of Wessex meets Duke of Edinburgh’s Award/Joint Award Initiative Assessors and Leaders

Tuesday, 23 September 2014

Earlier this evening, HRH The Earl of Wessex was the guest of honour at a special event in Belfast Education and Library Board’s (BELB) Headquarters....

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Royal Visitor for Downpatrick

Royal Visitor for Downpatrick

Tuesday, 23 September 2014

HRH The Earl of Wessex is in Northern Ireland for a 2 day visit....

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Secretary of State pays tribute to Lord Bannside

Secretary of State pays tribute to Lord Bannside

Friday, 12 September 2014

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP paid tribute to Lord Bannside who died earlier today...

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Government responds to Hallett Report recommendations

Government responds to Hallett Report recommendations

Tuesday, 09 September 2014

The Secretary of State has advised individuals who received letters through the on-the-run scheme to cease placing any reliance on them....

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Speech to the British Irish Association conference

Speech to the British Irish Association conference

Friday, 05 September 2014

Theresa Villiers urges the NI Executive to overcome current impasses and continue the story of Northern Ireland's inspiring transformation....

Advocate General to consider request for Loughgall inquests

Advocate General to consider request for Loughgall inquests

Friday, 05 September 2014

The Advocate General for Northern Ireland will examine material held by the government to decide if fresh inquests should be conducted into the Loughg...

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Dr Murrison visits HMS Caroline

Dr Murrison visits HMS Caroline

Thursday, 28 August 2014

Earlier today Northern Ireland Office Minister, Dr Andrew Murrison MP, visited HMS Caroline in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter...

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Villiers visits Hanwood Centre, Tullycarnet

Villiers visits Hanwood Centre, Tullycarnet

Wednesday, 27 August 2014

Earlier today, Secretary of State Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP visited the Hanwood Project in Tullcarnet, East Belfast...

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Villiers pays tribute to Albert Reynolds

Villiers pays tribute to Albert Reynolds

Thursday, 21 August 2014

Following the death of Albert Reynolds announced earlier this morning, Secretary of State pays tribute to his work on the NI Peace Process...

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Events mark centenary of outbreak of First World War

Events mark centenary of outbreak of First World War

Friday, 01 August 2014

NI Ministers will be taking part in several centenary events over the coming days. You can also get involved in the commemorations. ...

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Dedication of Glasnevin Cross of Sacrifice

Dedication of Glasnevin Cross of Sacrifice

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Theresa Villiers today attended a dedication ceremony a for Cross of Sacrifice at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin. ...

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