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Decision on La Mon House bombing review

Decision on La Mon House bombing review

Tuesday, 29 April 2014

The NI Secretary has written to the La Mon families informing them of her decision in response to calls for a review into the 1978 bombing. ...

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Decision on Ballymurphy independent review panel

Decision on Ballymurphy independent review panel

Tuesday, 29 April 2014

The Secretary of State has decided against establishing an independent review panel to investigate events in Ballymurphy in 1971....

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Moving politics forward

Moving politics forward

Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Theresa Villiers addresses church leaders on moving Northern Ireland away from the politics of identity to focus on the politics of delivery...

Villiers addresses President’s ‘Taking charge of change’ event at City Hall, London

Villiers addresses President’s ‘Taking charge of change’ event at City Hall, London

Wednesday, 09 April 2014

As part of the State Visit of the Irish President to the UK, the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP today addressed a youth event in London....

Government cuts taxes for 676,000 people in Northern Ireland

Government cuts taxes for 676,000 people in Northern Ireland

Friday, 04 April 2014

The tax-free personal allowance rises to £10,000 from this Sunday. Businesses in Northern Ireland will also benefit from lower jobs taxes....

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New designs proposed for voting forms in Northern Ireland

New designs proposed for voting forms in Northern Ireland

Thursday, 03 April 2014

The government has launched a consultation on proposals to update the forms used in NI elections and make them more accessible to voters....

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Northern Ireland citizens receive their Investitures

Northern Ireland citizens receive their Investitures

Wednesday, 02 April 2014

Five Northern Ireland people receive their honours from HRH The Prince of Wales...

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Royal Launch of Hillsborough in Bloom 2014

Royal Launch of Hillsborough in Bloom 2014

Wednesday, 02 April 2014

On her second day of engagements in Northern Ireland, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attended a reception hosted by Lisburn City Council to launch the vi...

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Royals attend reception celebrating Northern Ireland Tourism Industry

Royals attend reception celebrating Northern Ireland Tourism Industry

Tuesday, 01 April 2014

Earlier this evening at Hillsborough Caste, TRHs were guests of honour at a reception hosted by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board to celebrate the No...

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Royal Visit to Florence Court, Co Fermanagh

Royal Visit to Florence Court, Co Fermanagh

Tuesday, 01 April 2014

On the second engagement of the day, TRHs The Price of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited one of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful houses and g...

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Royal Couple begin 2 day visit to Northern Ireland

Royal Couple begin 2 day visit to Northern Ireland

Tuesday, 01 April 2014

TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning commenced a 2 day visit to Northern Ireland....

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Villiers to lay foundation stone for Glasnevin Monumental Cross of Sacrifice

Villiers to lay foundation stone for Glasnevin Monumental Cross of Sacrifice

Monday, 31 March 2014

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers to lay foundation stone for Cross of Sacrifice in Dublin Cemetery...

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Task Force on Banking & Access to Finance meets for second time

Task Force on Banking & Access to Finance meets for second time

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Ministers from the UK government and NI executive met again in Westminster to discuss issues around bank lending and support for NI business...

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Bright future secured for Hillsborough Castle

Bright future secured for Hillsborough Castle

Monday, 24 March 2014

Historic Royal Palaces will soon take over the management of Hillsborough Castle from the NIO...

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Applications invited for the position of Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Applications invited for the position of Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Thursday, 20 March 2014

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is seeking to recruit a Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission...

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Budget 2014: helping Northern Ireland to invest, export and grow

Budget 2014: helping Northern Ireland to invest, export and grow

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

The 2014 budget includes a number of mesures which will benefit Northern Ireland including help for businesses and with the cost of living...

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Robathan out and about  in Belfast and North Down

Robathan out and about in Belfast and North Down

Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Rt Hon Andrew Robathan MP, Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office today undertook a round of visits in Belfast and North Down....

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Secretary of State offers condolences to family of Lord Ballyedmond

Secretary of State offers condolences to family of Lord Ballyedmond

Friday, 14 March 2014

Statement issued by Secretary of State following confirmed reports of the death of Lord Ballyedmond...

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Royal Assent for Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014

Royal Assent for Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Legislation aimed at improving the way politics works in Northern Ireland today received Royal Assent. The Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions)...

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Villers visits Washington for St Patrick's Day celebrations

Villers visits Washington for St Patrick's Day celebrations

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Theresa Villiers speaks ahead of her trip to Washington DC...

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Royal approval for '50 Jobs in 50 Days' Campaign

Royal approval for '50 Jobs in 50 Days' Campaign

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

The Duke of York today attended the launch of the Belfast Telegraph’s “50 Jobs in 50 Days” Campaign ...

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Royal visitor to Kainos Digital Software Ltd

Royal visitor to Kainos Digital Software Ltd

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Earlier today HRH the Duke of York visited Kainos Digital Software Ltd HQ in Belfast...

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Duke of York guest of honour at Northern Ireland Science Park reception

Duke of York guest of honour at Northern Ireland Science Park reception

Monday, 10 March 2014

HRH the Duke of York is guest of honour at reception and dinner hosted by Northern Ireland Science Park at Hillsborough Castle...

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Villers celebrates International Women's Day with the Women's Forum Northern Ireland

Villers celebrates International Women's Day with the Women's Forum Northern Ireland

Friday, 07 March 2014

The Secretary of State hosted a reception at Hillsborough Castle to mark International Women's Day 2014....

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Villiers: 'On the run' scheme over

Villiers: 'On the run' scheme over

Friday, 07 March 2014

Secretary of State addresses the Association of European Journalists about victims, support for the rule of law and the politics of delivery...

Visit to Somme Heritage Centre

Visit to Somme Heritage Centre

Friday, 28 February 2014

The Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Andrew Robathan MP today visited the Somme Heritage Centre in Conlig, County Down....

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Villiers: Further statement on OTR Scheme

Villiers: Further statement on OTR Scheme

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Statement by Secretary of State following the decision to hold an independent inquiry into the operation of the OTR administrative scheme. ...

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Independent inquiry into OTR scheme: Terms of reference

Independent inquiry into OTR scheme: Terms of reference

Thursday, 27 February 2014

The PM announced today that an independent judge will produce a full public account of the operation of the OTR administrative scheme. ...

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Villiers responds to High Court Judgement on Downey

Villiers responds to High Court Judgement on Downey

Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Following the High Court Judgement on the Downey Case, the NI Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP commented:...

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Villiers responds following suspect packages

Villiers responds following suspect packages

Monday, 17 February 2014

NI Secretary of state responds to recent terrorism threat...

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