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Secretary of State for NI, Rt Hon Chris Heaton Harris MP    Statement

Secretary of State for NI, Rt Hon Chris Heaton Harris MP Statement

Friday, 28 October 2022

The Secretary of State for NI has issued the following statement after the deadline for the re-formation of the Northern Ireland Executive passed. ...

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Secretary of State says education key to marking 25th anniversary of Belfast Good Friday Agreement

Secretary of State says education key to marking 25th anniversary of Belfast Good Friday Agreement

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Secretary of State says education key to marking 25th anniversary of Belfast Good Friday Agreement...

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UK Government to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland

UK Government to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

The UK Government will commission abortion services for women and girls in Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton...

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SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE RE APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE RE APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Monday, 24 October 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the re-appointment of Deirdre Toner as Chair o...

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SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE RE APPOINTMENT OF NIO LEAD NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE RE APPOINTMENT OF NIO LEAD NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Monday, 24 October 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the re-appointment of Leslie Philpott as Lead ...

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Joint Communiqué of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Joint Communiqué of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Friday, 07 October 2022

A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place at Lancaster House, London, on 7 October 2022. ...

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Public information notice on Passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II: Travel to Royal Hillsborough Village

Public information notice on Passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II: Travel to Royal Hillsborough Village

Thursday, 15 September 2022

Members of the public will be welcome to pay their respects to HM Queen Elizabeth II at Hillsborough Castle during the period of official mourning....

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Statement by Northern Ireland Minister on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Statement by Northern Ireland Minister on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Thursday, 08 September 2022

Minister of State Steve Baker's statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II....

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Statement by Northern Ireland Secretary on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Statement by Northern Ireland Secretary on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Thursday, 08 September 2022

Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris' statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II....

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Secretary of State speech to 2022 British Irish Association Conference

Secretary of State speech to 2022 British Irish Association Conference

Friday, 02 September 2022

Rt Hon Shailesh Vara MP delivers a keynote speech to the 2022 British-Irish Association Conference ...

Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Commissioner to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Commissioner to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Friday, 26 August 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Shailesh Vara MP, has announced the appointment of Justin Kouame to the Northern Ire...

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Platinum Jubilee Rug unveiled at Ulster Carpets

Platinum Jubilee Rug unveiled at Ulster Carpets

Tuesday, 23 August 2022

The winner of the Northern Ireland Office’s Platinum Jubilee design competition and Minister of State for Northern Ireland Conor Burns have returned t...

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Report outlines youth centred framework to build a more confident and inclusive Northern Ireland

Report outlines youth centred framework to build a more confident and inclusive Northern Ireland

Thursday, 04 August 2022

Wilton Park publishes report reflecting on the dialogue between participants at a special conference looking ahead to the 25th anniversary of the Belf...

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Jubilee design competition winner visits Ulster Carpets

Jubilee design competition winner visits Ulster Carpets

Friday, 22 July 2022

Winner of Jubilee rug design visits Ulster Carpets alongside Minister Conor Burns to learn how the design will be transformed into a specially designe...

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Minister of State announces winner of NIO Platinum Jubilee Competition

Minister of State announces winner of NIO Platinum Jubilee Competition

Thursday, 14 July 2022

Minister of State for Northern Ireland Conor Burns has announced the winner of the Northern Ireland Office’s Platinum Jubilee design competition....

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Secretary of State welcomes EU’s adoption of new peace and reconciliation programme for Northern Ireland and Ireland

Secretary of State welcomes EU’s adoption of new peace and reconciliation programme for Northern Ireland and Ireland

Wednesday, 13 July 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Shailesh Vara MP, has today welcomed the EU Commission’s decision to adopt the PEACE PLUS programme which...

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Northern Ireland Secretary meets young people in Belfast

Northern Ireland Secretary meets young people in Belfast

Friday, 08 July 2022

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Shailesh Vara MP met with young people during his first visit to Belfast since his appointment. ...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland speaks with Northern Ireland political parties

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland speaks with Northern Ireland political parties

Friday, 08 July 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Shailesh Vara MP, has pledged to work tirelessly to restore the Stormont institutions. ...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland boosts integrated education in NI with £1.9m funding package

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland boosts integrated education in NI with £1.9m funding package

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Secretary of State, Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP has made the £1.9m funding announcement during a visit to Lough View Integrated Primary School....

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UK Government extends appointment of Special Envoy to the US on Northern Ireland

UK Government extends appointment of Special Envoy to the US on Northern Ireland

Monday, 27 June 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt. Hon. Brandon Lewis CBE MP, has today announced the extension of Trevor Ringland's appointment as ...

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SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Friday, 24 June 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Brandon Lewis CBE MP, has announced the appointment of Dr Lesley Carroll as a Civil ...

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Northern Ireland Secretary signals plans to drive forward integration for a future proofed NI

Northern Ireland Secretary signals plans to drive forward integration for a future proofed NI

Wednesday, 22 June 2022

The UK Government will progress its vision for a more prosperous, integrated and opportunity-filled Northern Ireland at a three-day conference jointly...

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Identity and Language (NI) Bill: Second Reading Opening Speech

Identity and Language (NI) Bill: Second Reading Opening Speech

Wednesday, 08 June 2022

Text of the Second Reading Opening Speech for the Identity and Language (NI) Bill, delivered by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Lord Caine....

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NIO Platinum Jubilee rug competition shortlist revealed

NIO Platinum Jubilee rug competition shortlist revealed

Wednesday, 01 June 2022

Designs from 30 Northern Ireland primary school children have been shortlisted from over 2000 entries for the Northern Ireland Office Platinum Jubilee...

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SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE EQUALITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE EQUALITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Wednesday, 01 June 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Brandon Lewis CBE MP, has announced the appointment of eight new Commissioners to th...

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Secretary of State issues updated direction to Northern Ireland's Department of Health to make Abortion Services available

Secretary of State issues updated direction to Northern Ireland's Department of Health to make Abortion Services available

Thursday, 26 May 2022

UK Government directs Department of Health to commission abortion services so they are available in Northern Ireland as soon as is reasonably practica...

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UK Government acts on Identity and Language legislation for Northern Ireland

UK Government acts on Identity and Language legislation for Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 25 May 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will today (Wednesday 25 May) introduce legislation in Parliament that will deliver a balanced package of ...

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Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill: Second Reading Opening Speech

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill: Second Reading Opening Speech

Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Text of the Second Reading Opening Speech for the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, delivered by NI Secretary, Brandon Lewis...

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Platinum Jubilee design competition launched in local primary schools

Platinum Jubilee design competition launched in local primary schools

Monday, 23 May 2022

Primary schools across Northern Ireland are being offered the opportunity to take part in a unique competition to design a gift for Her Majesty the Qu...

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Secretary of State unveils Northern Ireland Platinum Jubilee hamper at Balmoral Show

Secretary of State unveils Northern Ireland Platinum Jubilee hamper at Balmoral Show

Monday, 23 May 2022

Her Majesty the Queen and other members of the royal family will receive a special gift showcasing the best of Northern Ireland produce as part of a N...

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