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Statement from the Secretary of State on Growth Deals

Statement from the Secretary of State on Growth Deals

Thursday, 10 October 2024

The statement follows the Secretary of State's meeting with Council representatives...

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NIO minister pledges UK Government to support Health and Social Care Reform 

NIO minister pledges UK Government to support Health and Social Care Reform 

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Fleur Anderson, was speaking after attending the Accelerating Change conference in Belfast today (9 October)...

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NIO minister Fleur Anderson praises community resilience after visiting arson attack Church

NIO minister Fleur Anderson praises community resilience after visiting arson attack Church

Thursday, 26 September 2024

The minister visited the Church of the Holy Name in Greenisland following a recent arson attack...

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UK Government announces members of Independent Monitoring Panel and commitment to Intertrade UK

UK Government announces members of Independent Monitoring Panel and commitment to Intertrade UK

Thursday, 19 September 2024

The Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, has today (19 September) announced members to the Independent Monitoring Panel and the UK Government's commitment...

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Statement by the Secretary of State on the official signing of Derry Londonderry and Strabane City Region City Deal

Statement by the Secretary of State on the official signing of Derry Londonderry and Strabane City Region City Deal

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland today signed the financial deal for Derry-Londonderry and Strabane City region, alongside Northern Ireland...

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Secretary of State: A new chapter in the UK Ireland relationship

Secretary of State: A new chapter in the UK Ireland relationship

Saturday, 07 September 2024

The Secretary of State signalled the new approach in a keynote speech at the annual British-Irish Association Conference in Oxfordshire...

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Statement from the Secretary of State following the resignation of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

Statement from the Secretary of State following the resignation of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

Thursday, 05 September 2024

The statement follows the resignation of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan...

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

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

Thursday, 29 August 2024

The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, has today announced the new appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland...

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Secretary of State announces new appointment to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC)

Secretary of State announces new appointment to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC)

Thursday, 29 August 2024

The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, has today announced the new appointment to the NIHRC...

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Statement from the Secretary of State on consulting with victims, survivors and families on the Legacy Act

Statement from the Secretary of State on consulting with victims, survivors and families on the Legacy Act

Thursday, 29 August 2024

The statement follows the meetings held with the South East Fermanagh Foundation, and the Victims and Survivors Forum in Belfast....

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Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Fleur Anderson visits Cookstown

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Fleur Anderson visits Cookstown

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Minister Anderson yesterday [12 August] met with local organisations Northern Ireland Rural Women’s Network (NIRWN) and Super Stars Café...

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Secretary of State calls for end to ‘senseless violence’

Secretary of State calls for end to ‘senseless violence’

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

The statement follows continued disorder in Belfast...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland extends backdating period for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland extends backdating period for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

The Secretary of State has extended the current backdating period deadline by two years from 31 August 2024 to 31 August 2026...

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Statement from the Secretary of State following the King's Speech

Statement from the Secretary of State following the King's Speech

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

The statement comes after the King's Speech, 17 July...

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First meeting between the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Tánaiste marks renewed commitment to UK Irish relations
Secretary of State meets First and deputy First ministers

Secretary of State meets First and deputy First ministers

Saturday, 06 July 2024

The newly appointed Secretary of State makes first visit to Northern Ireland since taking up the role....

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Secretary of State announces Boundary Commission re appointment

Secretary of State announces Boundary Commission re appointment

Friday, 24 May 2024

NI Secretary, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the re-appointment of Vilma Patterson to the Boundary Commission for NI for a further five ...

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Minister of State: Maximising trade and opportunity for Northern Ireland's businesses is our priority

Minister of State: Maximising trade and opportunity for Northern Ireland's businesses is our priority

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Last week we saw a significant milestone in implementing the Government’s commitments under the Safeguarding the Union command paper published in Febr...

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The Lord Caine attends launch of Operation Banner exhibition

The Lord Caine attends launch of Operation Banner exhibition

Friday, 17 May 2024

The immersive exhibition, at Brownlow House in Lurgan, is made up of regimental and police uniforms, personal kit, deactivated and replica weapons...

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UK government reaches new trade milestone for Northern Ireland businesses

UK government reaches new trade milestone for Northern Ireland businesses

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

New arrangements ensure full benefits for traders...

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Secretary of State visits Air Ambulance NI operational base

Secretary of State visits Air Ambulance NI operational base

Thursday, 09 May 2024

The visit highlighted the crucial work the Air Ambulance carry out and how the UK Government can continue to support the charity...

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Northern Ireland Secretary welcomes operational establishment of ICRIR

Northern Ireland Secretary welcomes operational establishment of ICRIR

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

The statement follows the operational establishment of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) today, 1 May ...

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BIIGC APRIL 2024 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ

BIIGC APRIL 2024 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ

Monday, 29 April 2024

A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place in London on 29 April 2024....

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Troubles ‘Public History’ project established

Troubles ‘Public History’ project established

Thursday, 25 April 2024

The Secretary of State has today announced plans for an independent Public History project relating to the Troubles in Northern Ireland...

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£100m Investment announced for Causeway Coast and Glens

£100m Investment announced for Causeway Coast and Glens

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

UK Government and NI Executive Ministers gathered at Ulster University Coleraine to sign the Heads of Terms for the Causeway Coast and Glens Council...

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Secretary Of State announces new appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Secretary Of State announces new appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Friday, 12 April 2024

The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the new appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland...

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Educational package to help pupils across UK understand journey to Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement

Educational package to help pupils across UK understand journey to Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement

Monday, 08 April 2024

The package will help users learn about the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and its contribution to peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland...

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The Lord Caine visits Downpatrick and highlights the resilience of the community and businesses after Storm Ciarán

The Lord Caine visits Downpatrick and highlights the resilience of the community and businesses after Storm Ciarán

Wednesday, 27 March 2024

During the visit, The Lord Caine highlighted the UK Government's commitment to the local businesses and the community ...

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

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

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

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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Statement from the Secretary of State on the Operation Kenova Interim Report

Statement from the Secretary of State on the Operation Kenova Interim Report

Friday, 08 March 2024

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

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