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December 2025

Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland

UK celebrates recipents from NI in New Year Honours list

Secretary of State announces the re-appointment of NIO Non-Executive Board …

Secretary of State statement on Columba McVeigh Search

UK Government accepts all recommendations from the Independent Review of th…

Latest Connect Fund round offers £500,000 to Northern Ireland community and…

New package of support set to benefit thousands of children across Northern…

UK Government response to Operation Kenova Report

November 2025

Secretary of State discusses £100 million wind farm deal on Belfast Harbour…

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) Joint Communiqué

Connect Fund supports veterans, grassroots communities and economic equalit…

Recruitment of Deputy Chief Commissioner and a Commissioner to the Equality…

Secretary of State and InvestNI visit three businesses benefitting from dua…

October 2025

Secretary of State Extends Transitional Provision

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to repeal and replace Legacy Act

New UK Connect Fund awards over £300,000 to community groups in Northern Ir…

September 2025

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announces the appointment of Indepe…

UK and Irish Governments announce legacy framework to enable truth for fami…

£2 million boost for integrated education in Northern Ireland

Secretary of State's Speech to the British-Irish Association Conference in …

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

Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Civil Service Commissio…

August 2025

Emergency Alert Test Follows Use in Storm Éowyn

Secretary of State message on A-Level results day

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

July 2025

Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to North…

Secretary of State attends the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

June 2025

New expertise joins NI Public Sector Transformation Board

Secretary of State announces Chair of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry

East West Council delivers £1 million support for Northern Ireland’s commun…

Secretary of State condemns civil disorder

May 2025

UK Government launches newly digitised historic editions of world’s oldest …

A Reset Relationship and New Opportunities for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State announces the reappointment of Justin Kouame to the Nort…

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

Secretary of State marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

April 2025

Secretary of State provides update on Brown case

Recruitment of Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State Extends Timeframe for Legacy Investigation Reports

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) Joint Communiqué

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference takes place at Hillsborough Cast…

Secretary of State welcomes Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the O…

Extension of appointment to Independent Reporting Commission

UK Government announces landmark NI Troubles archives projects

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

March 2025

Chancellor delivers security and national renewal for Northern Ireland in n…

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

NI Secretary announces Equality Commission apppointments

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

Appointments to the Board of the International Fund for Ireland

NI Secretary meets with Windsor Framework Monitoring Panel

UK Government boosts digital collection of world’s oldest English language …

February 2025

Intertrade UK kickstarts drive to boost trade 

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland meets Tánaiste in Dublin

Secretary of State: “One year on from restoration - the challenge ahead”

January 2025

Secretary of State: Safeguarding the Union command paper

Secretary of State: I'm determined to deal with the past

December 2024

Secretary of State Hilary Benn welcomes Harland and Wolff deal

Secretary of State announces the appointment of a new Northern Ireland Vete…

Outcome of the Democratic Consent Process in the Northern Ireland Assembly

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference Joint Communiqué

November 2024

Minister Anderson hails positive impact of integrated education

Secretary of State announces reappointment of the Chief Commissioner to the…

October 2024

‘Green’ tea and economic growth on the menu at Minister’s SUKI TEA visit

A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change for Northern Ireland

Recruitment of board members to the International Fund for Ireland

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland speech at the British-Irish Chamber…

NIO Minister hails integrated education during visit to Fermanagh School

Recruitment of Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland attends International Investment Su…

Statement from the Secretary of State on Growth Deals

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

September 2024

NIO minister Fleur Anderson praises community resilience after visiting ars…

UK Government announces members of Independent Monitoring Panel and commitm…

Statement by the Secretary of State on the official signing of Derry-London…

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

Statement from the Secretary of State following the resignation of the Nort…

August 2024

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announces new appointment to the E…

Secretary of State announces new appointment to the Northern Ireland Human …

Statement from the Secretary of State on consulting with victims, survivors…

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Fleur Anderson visits Cookstown

Secretary of State calls for end to ‘senseless violence’

July 2024

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland extends backdating period for the T…

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

First meeting between the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the T…

Secretary of State meets First and deputy First ministers

May 2024

Secretary of State announces Boundary Commission re-appointment

Minister of State: Maximising trade and opportunity for Northern Ireland's …

The Lord Caine attends launch of Operation Banner exhibition

UK government reaches new trade milestone for Northern Ireland businesses

Secretary of State visits Air Ambulance NI operational base

April 2024

Northern Ireland Secretary welcomes operational establishment of ICRIR

BIIGC APRIL 2024 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ

Troubles ‘Public History’ project established

£100m Investment announced for Causeway Coast and Glens

Secretary Of State announces new appointment to the Equality Commission for…

Educational package to help pupils across UK understand journey to Belfast …

March 2024

The Lord Caine visits Downpatrick and highlights the resilience of the comm…

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

Statement from the Secretary of State on the Operation Kenova Interim Repor…

Chancellor delivers ‘Budget for Long-Term Growth’ in Northern Ireland

Statement from the Secretary of State on the Northern Ireland Security Upda…

February 2024

Minister of State visits Ukraine Art Exhibition in Belfast

Limavady campus ‘a commitment to reconciliation and education excellence’ -…

UK Government publishes Terms of Reference for Omagh Bombing Inquiry

UK Government confirms £3.3bn spending settlement for restored Northern Ire…

Secretary of State to update members of Congress on Executive restoration

Northern Ireland: An Integral Part of Our Union

Secretary of State announces appointment of a new member of the Board of th…

Secretary of State announces appointment of members to the Council for the …

UK Government welcomes request by the DUP leader to recall Northern Ireland…

Secretary of State announces appointment of new Independent Reviewer, 1 Feb…

January 2024

Statement from the Secretary of State following DUP Executive meeting

Secretary of State announces the appointment of a Chair and two Independent…

Secretary of State's statement on the NI Executive Formation Deadline

Statement from Secretary of State on public sector pay

Secretary of State statement on the recall motion for the Northern Ireland …

Secretary of State statement at Hillsborough Castle, 15 January

Legacy: The false claim of consensus regarding the Stormont House Agreement

December 2023

Secretary of State: Returning Executive can unleash Northern Ireland's pote…

The Secretary of State appoints new members to The Parades Commission for N…

Statement in response to legacy inter-state case by the Irish Government

Secretary of State statement at Hillsborough Castle, 19 December

Lord Jonathan Caine - Downing Street Declaration set the template for peace

Statement from the Secretary of State on engagement with parties

Appointment of Commissioners to the Independent Commission for Reconciliati…

Secretary of State announces appointment of three members to the Board of T…

Secretary of State announces appointment of Chair and two Members to the Bo…

Statement on ensuring financial stability and sustainability for Northern I…

November 2023

BIIGC NOVEMBER 2023 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ

Chancellor backs business and rewards workers to get Northern Ireland growi…

Independent Reviewer of the exercised powers under the Justice and Security…

Appointments of Commissioner to the Equality Commission for Northern Irelan…

Statement on recovery from floods in Northern Ireland

October 2023

Appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Secretary of State announces appointment of a new Chair and Members to the …

Secretary of State announces appointment of Chair and five members to the B…

Appointments to Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

The Secretary of State announces four new appointments to the Labour Relati…

September 2023

New teaching resource helps English students around the world learn about t…

Secretary of State writes to Northern Ireland Civil Service on sustainable …

NI Troubles (Legacy & Reconciliation) Act receives Royal Assent

Appointment of Commissioner for Investigations of ICRIR

Secretary of State commends PEACE PLUS programme progress

Secretary of State's Speech at PEACE PLUS launch

Secretary of State announces appointment of five members to the Board of To…

August 2023

Secretary of State visits 2025 Open Championship host

More than 100 investors confirmed for summit in Northern Ireland

Secretary of State announces reappointments to the Northern Ireland Human R…

Secretary of State hails 'incredible' work of K9 Search and Rescue Team

July 2023

Privacy Notice

Secretary of State's speech - NI Budget (No. 2) Bill Second Reading

June 2023

Secretary of State's speech at the PinkNews Belfast Summer Reception 2023

Secretary of State introduces budget bill for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State announces appointment of new Commissioner for Children …

BIIGC JUNE 2023 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ

Secretary of State writes to NI Civil Service on sustainable public finance…

Secretary of State announces Chair of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry

Government introduces amendments to NI Troubles legacy legislation

New requirements for Relationship and Sexuality Education curriculum in Nor…

APPOINTMENT OF A NEW CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement completes tour of Northern Ireland

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) June 2023

May 2023

Secretary of State announces £5m legacy memorialisation fund and digitisati…

Poetry collection open for submissions for young people to reflect on the B…

Secretary of State honours civic society’s contribution to Northern Ireland…

Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Act 2023 prevents governance gap in…

28 Sites in NI share £600,000 UK GOV Grassroots Investment

Secretary of State announces ICRIR Chief Commissioner

April 2023

Northern Ireland Secretary announces 2023-24 Budget and contingency plans f…

Secretary of State announces the reappointment of the Veterans Commissioner…

Secretary of State's speech at Agreement 25 Conference

Ahead of Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement anniversary Secretary of State and…

March 2023

Secretary of State's Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement 25th Anniversary Debat…

Northern Ireland-related Terrorism threat level raised

Secretary of State launches Good Friday Agreement education resources

NI Secretary visits D.C. ahead of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

SECRETARY OF STATE MAKES TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF A CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER…

Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Non-Executive Board Mem…

February 2023

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland sets the NI Regional Rate

Minister of State announces UKG investment for NI’s Cyber Security industry

Bill to extend NI Executive formation period progresses through House of Co…

Secretary of State makes appointments to the Equality Commission for Northe…

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland visits exhibition marking women’s c…

NI party-to-party dialogue in roundtable discussion with the Secretary of S…

Secretary of State legislates to extend Executive formation period.

Secretary of State announces independent statutory inquiry into Omagh bomb

January 2023

Northern Ireland Secretary meets US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for E…

Northern Ireland Secretary to drum up investment opportunities in Northern …

Applications invited for appointments to the Chief Electoral Officer for No…

Joint Communiqué of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference January …

Government tables amendments to NI Troubles legacy legislation

Northern Ireland Secretary meets Irish Tánaiste Micheál Martin

Northern Ireland Secretary and Foreign Secretary meet political leaders in …

Minister announces South Korean success for Belfast Distillery Company

December 2022

Northern Ireland’s progress since the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement’s sig…

New education package to mark 25th anniversary of Belfast (Good Friday) Agr…

Northern Ireland Secretary writes to MLAs to confirm pay cut from 1 January…

New Deal for Northern Ireland to showcase NI on the world stage

Northern Ireland Secretary announces 27.5% reduction to MLA pay

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland instructs the Department of Health …

November 2022

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's statement on Northern Ireland Fin…

Government to bring forward amendments to Legacy Bill following months of e…

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill Introduced in Parliament

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland - Statement on Executive Formation

Secretary of State for NI provides update on election

Secretary of State holds talks with party leaders after restoration of Exec…

October 2022

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

Secretary of State says education key to marking 25th anniversary of Belfas…

UK Government to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland

SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR OF THE CIVIL SERVI…

SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF NIO LEAD NON-EXECUTIVE D…

Joint Communiqué of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

September 2022

Public information notice on Passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II: Travel to Ro…

Statement by Northern Ireland Minister on the death of Her Majesty, Queen E…

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

Secretary of State speech to 2022 British-Irish Association Conference

August 2022

Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Commissioner to the Nor…

Platinum Jubilee Rug unveiled at Ulster Carpets

Report outlines youth-centred framework to build a more confident and inclu…

July 2022

Jubilee design competition winner visits Ulster Carpets

Minister of State announces winner of NIO Platinum Jubilee Competition

Secretary of State welcomes EU’s adoption of new peace and reconciliation p…

Northern Ireland Secretary meets young people in Belfast

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland speaks with Northern Ireland politi…

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland boosts integrated education in NI w…

June 2022

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

SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW CIVIL SERVICE COMMISS…

Northern Ireland Secretary signals plans to drive forward integration for a…

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

NIO Platinum Jubilee rug competition shortlist revealed

SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE EQUALITY COMMISSION FO…

May 2022

Secretary of State issues updated direction to Northern Ireland's Departmen…

UK Government acts on Identity and Language legislation for Northern Irelan…

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

Platinum Jubilee design competition launched in local primary schools

Secretary of State unveils Northern Ireland Platinum Jubilee hamper at Balm…

UK Government moves to ensure abortion services are commissioned in Norther…

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to outline way forward to address t…

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis - Statement following Queen's Spee…

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis - Statement following meetings wit…

NI Assembly Election 2022 - Statement by the Secretary of State

Applications invited for appointments as Non-Executive Board Members

March 2022

Appointments to Independent Reporting Commission

UK Government announces preparations to ensure availability of abortion ser…

Joint Communiqué of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Northern Ireland-related Terrorism threat level lowered

Secretary of State announces additional funding for International Fund for …

February 2022

Minister of State's speech to British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly

Applications invited for appointment to the Northern Ireland Human Rights C…

Northern Ireland Office moves to UKG Hub in Heart of Belfast

Statement by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the resignation…

Applications invited for appointments to the Equality Commission for Northe…

UK Government sets out ambitious blueprint to transform UK

Appointment to role of Independent Reviewer of National Security Arrangemen…

January 2022

Applications invited for appointment to the Civil Service Commissioners for…

December 2021

Northern Ireland's first City Deal signed, unlocking £1 billion of co-inves…

Joint Communiqué of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

November 2021

£12 million for skills and local business in Northern Ireland

October 2021

Landmark Northern Ireland concert to be screened on Sky Arts and Freeview

Record £15 billion per year for Northern Ireland

Landmark concert at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall: Live at the Waterfront!

Statement by the Secretary of State in Response to Judgement from the High …

September 2021

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland opens Northern Ireland Business and…

Secretary of State speech to the British Irish Association Conference

UK announces majority contribution to PEACE PLUS funding

July 2021

Secretary of State announces appointment of new chief commissioner for Nort…

Statement by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in Response to Pre…

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis MP, Oral Statement: …

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis MP, Oral Statement: …

June 2021

Multiparty Talks on Legacy

Joint communiqué of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Northern Ireland Office confirms supplier to offer Centenary tree to every …

UK Government appoints Special Envoy to the US on Northern Ireland

UK Government funding available for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's first Royal status awarded to Hillsborough village

May 2021

UK GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES £2 MILLION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN’S IRISH LANG…

Secretary of State to appoint advisory committee for the establishment of t…

Statement from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the findings …

Lord Frost calls on EU to show pragmatism on the Protocol after meetings wi…

Joint Statement by Secretary of State Brandon Lewis and Simon Coveney

NORTHERN IRELAND HAS “MUCH TO BE PROUD OF” ON ANNIVERSARY OF GOVERNMENT OF …

April 2021

Statement from the Secretary of State on the death of the HRH The Prince Ph…

Buckingham Palace announce the death of the Duke of Edinburgh

A statement from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

March 2021

Appointment of Chief Electoral Officer - March 2021

Progress on Northern Ireland Abortion Regulations

Northern Ireland’s young people and community investment at the heart of UK…

UK Government approves further military support for Northern Ireland health…

£410 million budget boost for Northern Ireland – with extension of uk wide …

February 2021

UK Government signs agreement for £250m investment in the North West

£300M FUNDING BOOST FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Recruitment of Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Comm…

Appointment to roles of Independent Reviewer of National Security Arrangeme…

Joint Statement Following Quad Meeting

Secretary of State announces appointment of new Independent Reviewer

Secretary of State appoints new member to the Parades Commission for Northe…

January 2021

Appointment of Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland.

Secretary of State announces appointment of new Commissioner for The Indepe…

Statement following NDNA Implementation Review Meeting

December 2020

SECRETARY OF STATE APPOINTS NEW MEMBERS TO THE PARADES COMMISSION FOR NORTH…

UK GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL £200M PEACE PLUS FUNDING

Northern Ireland Secretary to Outline Centenary Plans

Secretary of State announces appointment to the Boundary Commission for Nor…

UK Government provides £400m package for Northern Ireland in post Transitio…

November 2020

Patrick Finucane Case: UK Government Outlines Way Forward

Chancellor's Spending Review will deliver Jobs and Infrastructure for North…

Non-Jury Trials Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007

UK Government launches £1 Million Shared History Fund to mark Northern Irel…

UK Internal Market Bill 'Welcome Move' for Northern Ireland Businesses

October 2020

Changes to the law in Northern Ireland: updated information

Joint Statement Following Covid-19 Quad Meeting

Centenary bodies meet to discuss plans for Northern Ireland’s anniversary

September 2020

NIO announces appointment of Non-Executive Directors

Appointment of Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commissio…

August 2020

Appointment of Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Marking the Centenary of Northern Ireland

July 2020

First Meeting of New Decade New Approach Joint Board

June 2020

COVID-19 Guidance: Information for NI Businesses & Employers

Public Appointments: Commissioners of Northern Ireland Human Rights Commiss…

May 2020

Secretary of State Co-Chairs Joint Ministerial Covid-19 Conference Call

April 2020

Secretary of State Co-Chairs Third Covid-19 Joint Ministerial Conference Ca…

£17m government package to protect freight routes to Northern Ireland

UKG provides extra £50M to tackle Coronavirus in Northern Ireland

Secretary of State hosts virtual roundtable with NI business leaders

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland welcomes additional funding to tack…

Secretary of State Co-Chairs Covid-19 Joint Ministerial Conference Call

UK Government delivers first batch of PPE to NI Executive

Secretary of State announces additional funding for IFI

March 2020

Secretary of State participates in Joint Ministerial COVID-19 conference ca…

UK Government sets out way forward on the legacy of the past in Northern Ir…

Addressing Northern Ireland Legacy Issues

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland attends St Patrick’s Day events in …

February 2020

Appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

January 2020

Northern Ireland Troubles-related incident victims payments scheme

Secretary of State announces re-appointment of Independent Reviewer and Cha…

Secretary of State announces re-appointment of Independent Reviewer

Secretary of State pays tribute to Seamus Mallon

UK Government commits £2bn to support new Northern Ireland Executive

Vacancy Notice

Deal To See Restored Government In Northern Ireland Tomorrow

Northern Ireland Housing Executive Board appointments

November 2019

Appointment term extended of existing Non-Executive members of Northern Ire…

SIR KENNETH BLOOMFIELD TO STEP DOWN FROM ICLVR

Secretary Of State Renews Appointments To The Parades Commission For Northe…

Drainage Council for Northern Ireland Appointments

Secretary of State welcomes Independent Reporting Commission report on tack…

October 2019

ECNI Commissioner Extensions

Reappointment of members to the Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum…

APPOINTMENTS TO THE EQUALITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Appointment Extension: Local Government Superannuation Committee

£163 million economic package for Northern Ireland

September 2019

Outcomes Delivery Plan 2018-19 End-Year Report

Publication of reports under the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc)…

August 2019

Re-appointment of Victim's Commissioner

Appointment to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive

July 2019

Appointment to the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland

GOVERNMENT PUBLISHES SUMMARY OF RESPONSES TO LEGACY CONSULTATION

SECRETARY OF STATE ACTS TO EXTEND PERIOD OF EFEF ACT TO ENSURE GOOD GOVERNA…

June 2019

Five Independent members of the NI Policing Board re-appointed

APPOINTMENTS TO THE EQUALITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

May 2019

Secretary of State welcomes the appointment of Simon Byrne as new PSNI Chi…

Re-appointment of Attorney General for Northern Ireland

£105 million economic package for the North West

Livestock and Meat Commission Chair and Board Members

Multiparty Talks to restore the Northern Ireland Executive

Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND MAKES THREE NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE…

April 2019

Non-Jury Trial Provisions, Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland statement on political talks

Oral statement on the death of Lyra McKee

Les Allamby re-appointed to as Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland H…

Northern Ireland Housing Executive Chair and Vice Chair Appointment

March 2019

Secretary of State approves first City Deal for Northern Ireland

Avoiding a hard border in Northern Ireland in a no deal scenario

Appointments to the Board of the International Fund for Ireland

Secretary of State extends appointment of Children’s Commissioner

February 2019

Secretary of State sets out draft budget for Northern Ireland

January 2019

Bradley confirms £300 million to secure Peace Funding for Northern Ireland

November 2018

New members appointed to the Probation Board by Secretary of State

Appointment of new Policing Board members announced Secretary of State

Secretary of State's speech to Northern Ireland Business Leaders

October 2018

Secretary of State speech at the opening debate on Executive Formation & Ex…

Secretary of State welcomes Independent Reporting Commission report on tack…

Secretary of State's speech to British Irish Parliamentary Assembly

Executive Formation & Exercise of Functions Bill introduced into Parliament

September 2018

Secretary of State confirms MLA pay reduced by 1 November 2018

Secretary of State Speech in Washington DC

Secretary of State statement following meetings with NI Political parties

Secretary of State Speech to the British-Irish Association Annual Conferenc…

Northern Ireland legacy consultation deadline extended

August 2018

Northern Irish agritech giant to join Prime Minister on visit to Africa

Secretary of State extends condolences following death of Tom Moran

July 2018

Secretary of State pledges action on vital public appointments

Derry/Londonderry violence

Londonderry attack

June 2018

NIO Ministers mark 102nd anniversary of the battle of the Somme

Secretary of State welcomes FinTrU announcement

Secretary of State to meet Michel Barnier in Brussels

Secretary of State extends appointment of members of the Equality Commissio…

Secretary of State announces £144m to support major education campus in Nor…

May 2018

Secretary of State speech to the Police Federation for Northern Ireland

Karen Bradley toasts success of NI Commonwealth Games Team

Secretary of State writes to Commissioner for Victims and Survivors

Secretary of State announces appointments to the Parades Commission

Unemployment levels at record low

Secretary of State launches public consultation on proposals to address the…

April 2018

Appointment of new Chair of the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ir…

Northern Ireland bites back in the fight against loan sharks

Secretary of State 'Building Peace' speech

Secretary of State reaffirms commitment of UK Government to Belfast Agreeme…

March 2018

The Northern Ireland Assembly Members (Pay) Act 2018

Secretary of State attends Washington St Patrick’s Day celebrations

Nearly 180 employers named and shamed for underpaying thousands of minimum …

Written Ministerial Statement: Northern Ireland Finances

February 2018

Secretary of State visits Victoria Square

Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP statement

January 2018

Secretary of State welcomes US Trade Commission's decision on Bombardier

Secretary of State Karen Bradley announces new phase of talks

Secretary of State Bradley visits Belfast

Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Karen Bradley

December 2017

MLA pay advice recommendations

November 2017

Secretary of State's Speech at Belfast Partners event

Secretary of State announces advice on MLA pay

Brokenshire: no place in our society for those who want to pull us back to…

Minister Smith NICCY speech

Brokenshire - wanton act in North Belfast puts lives at risk

Secretary of State's Speech to the European Policy Centre

Brokenshire in Brussels to meet key EU officials

James Brokenshire statement: Northern Ireland talks update

October 2017

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland statement on talks

James Brokenshire statement on Bombardier

Secretary of State pays tribute to front line responders

James Brokenshire statement on Storm Ophelia

Minister Smith attends new Board of Trade to ensure the benefits of free tr…

Secretary of State's speech at NILGA Annual Conference

Government sets out vision for post EU trade & customs policy

Brokenshire vows Bombardier jobs "absolutely vital" to NI economy

September 2017

Brokenshire: utterly repugnant to force families from their homes

Brokenshire expresses disappointment in Bombardier decision

Secretary of State's Speech to Top 100 Companies Banquet 2017

Secretary of State's speech to 2017 British Irish Association Conference

August 2017

Secretary of State appoints new members to Northern Ireland Human Rights Co…

Restoration of devolution a 'priority', says Secretary of State

July 2017

Secretary of State urges Business Advisory Group to keep making their voice…

Ciarán Maxwell sentencing

Secretary of State visits Washington and New York

Northern Ireland Finances

Foreign investors see opportunities in Northern Ireland

Brokenshire provides further details of political donations policy to MPs

Political talks update by Secretary of State

June 2017

Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire on T…

Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire ahea…

Brokenshire: NI public voted for strong voice at Stormont

Labour Market Statistics

Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Battle of Messines Ridge Centenary

May 2017

Secretary of State expresses sympathy to Ruddy family

April 2017

Northern Ireland Act 2017 receives Royal Assent

Formal Northern Ireland Talks to resume after General Election

Holy Cross bomb discovery

Shared UK-Ireland commemoration announced for the Battle of Messines Ridge

Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointments and Regional Rates) Bill

Brokenshire: Round table talks paused

Minister Hopkins urges politics students to have their say

Four NI charities for women and girls to receive UK Government funding

£250,000 of UK Government funding for the International Fund for Ireland

Antrim Area Hospital visit

Newtownards shooting

Business Advisory Group: political stability vital for strong economy

Ulster Farmers' Union Annual Dinner Speech

March 2017

NI parties invited to intensive talks

Secretary of State for NI statement

Secretary of State's statement on NI political talks

Political talks update by Secretary of State

Strabane explosion

Brokenshire pays tribute to Martin McGuinness

£120 million funding boost for incoming NI Executive

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland statement

Northern Ireland Assembly election

Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) Speech

Secretary of State visits Brussels

February 2017

Belfast Partners launch event

Brokenshire condemns attack on PSNI officer

UK Government to fund City of Derry air link

Industrial Strategy on the agenda at latest Business Advisory Group

West Belfast shooting

Record number of employers named and shamed for underpaying more than 15,50…

Labour Market Statistics

Brokenshire in Dublin for key sector meetings

Institute of Directors Annual Dinner speech

Reappointment of Independent Reviewer

January 2017

Brokenshire attends GAA Dr McKenna Cup Final

Secretary of State and Justice Minister briefed on investigation

Industrial Strategy will help unlock Northern Ireland's potential

Secretary of State's personal thank you to Martin McGuinness

Secretary of State statement as Martin McGuinness confirms he will stand do…

Reappointment of Chief Commissioner of the Equality Commission NI

NI election date set

James Brokenshire condemns "brutal attack" in West Belfast

Second Voluntary & Community sector round-table

Secretary of State on the deputy First Minister's resignation

Secretary of State to seek views on funding transparency

December 2016

Appointment of the new Chief Electoral Officer for NI

Brokenshire launches engagement with voluntary & community sector ahead of …

Brokenshire appoints UK Commissioner to new Independent Reporting Commissio…

Fresh Start progress continues to build a secure future for Northern Irelan…

'Turing's Law' extended to gay and bisexual men convicted in Northern Irela…

Brokenshire hails enduring NI-US relationship at start of New York visit

Portrush's Muddy Farm Models visits 10 Downing Street

November 2016

British Irish Parliamentary Assembly speech, November 2016

Appointments to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

Randox Science Park hosts Secretary of State

Fresh Start Agreement: One Year On

Secretary of State visits Kilroot Power Station

Tribute to fallen heroes on Remembrance Day

Brokenshire steps up NI voluntary and community sector engagement

Meeting of devolved administrations in preparation for UK's EU negotiations

Irish Times Brexit Summit closing speech

New strategic partnership between Northern Ireland and Colombia

October 2016

Secretary of State meets manufacturing chiefs at BAG meeting

Brokenshire’s 100th day as Secretary of State

Appointment of new members to Equality Commission

Secretary of State welcomes rising employment figures

Brokenshire attends Royal Marines Association ceremony in Belfast

Construction opportunities take centre stage at Brokenshire’s latest Busine…

Elections consultation promises streamlined service for NI voters

Export opportunities top agri-food Business Advisory Group agenda

Secetary of State pays tribute to David Ford

September 2016

Brokenshire welcomes end of Twaddell parading dispute

Dunlop sees 'moment of opportunity' for Northern Ireland business

UK-Ireland treaty brings end to paramilitarism a step closer

Secretary of State's speech to 2016 British Irish Association Conference

Secretary of State's speech to Washington Chamber of Commerce

Secretary of State Brokenshire begins an intensive 2 day visit to US

Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland - launch of public appointment

Brokenshire attends Guillemont and Ginchy Commemorations in France

Brokenshire holds inaugural meeting of Northern Ireland Business Advisory G…

August 2016

Secretary of State embarks on NI August engagement programme

Brokenshire expresses sadness at death of Bishop Edward Daly

Brokenshire praises PSNI on Lurgan Arms Find

Hopkins cheers on Northern Ireland athletes in Rio 2016 Olympics

July 2016

James Brokenshire in north west to ensure Northern Ireland's voice is heard

Brokenshire condemns Crumlin pipe bomb

Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire

Secretary of State welcomes successful Twelfth

Northern Ireland’s aerospace sector cleared for take off

Villiers attends Irish Government's Somme Commemoration in Dublin

June 2016

Somme 100 years on - Villiers pays tribute to the Fallen

The Somme and 1916 centenaries

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