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Order laid for electronic notification of parades and protests

Order laid for electronic notification of parades and protests

Monday, 23 March 2015

The NI Secretary of State has signed an Order allowing for notices of parades and related protests to be submitted online...

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Royal Visitor undertakes a number of charitable events

Royal Visitor undertakes a number of charitable events

Friday, 20 March 2015

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester arrived in Northern Ireland for a short round of engagements....

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Villiers urges resolution on welfare reform

Villiers urges resolution on welfare reform

Thursday, 19 March 2015

The Secretary of State met NI party leaders today to press for progress in implementing the Stormont House Agreement...

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Budget 2015: Helping the hard working people of Northern Ireland

Budget 2015: Helping the hard working people of Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Today's Budget provides additional support for businesses and hard-working people in Northern Ireland...

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Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Bill completes Parliamentary stages

Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Bill completes Parliamentary stages

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

The Secretary of State welcomes the Bill's passage through the Lords and hopes the NI parties will ensure this huge opportunity is not lost....

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St Patrick's Day Washington speech

St Patrick's Day Washington speech

Monday, 16 March 2015

Theresa Villiers briefs a US audience on the current political situation in NI, focusing on the importance of the Stormont House Agreement and the con...

Duke of Gloucester visits Northern Ireland

Duke of Gloucester visits Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Earlier today HRH The Duke of Gloucester arrived in Northern Ireland where he undertook a number of engagements in Co Tyrone and Co Down. ...

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Secretary of State offers her condolences on death of Lord Molyneaux

Secretary of State offers her condolences on death of Lord Molyneaux

Monday, 09 March 2015

Following this morning's news of the death of Lord Molyneaux, Ms Villiers commented:...

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Villiers: 'Pivotal that all aspects of the Agreement are implemented in full'

Villiers: 'Pivotal that all aspects of the Agreement are implemented in full'

Monday, 09 March 2015

The Secretary of State this afternoon responds to news that Sinn Fein will block the Welfare Reform Bill which is due to go through its final stages i...

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Secretary of State appoints new Sentence Review Commissioners

Secretary of State appoints new Sentence Review Commissioners

Friday, 06 March 2015

Rt. Hon Theresa Villiers MP today announced three new appointments to the Sentence Review Commissioners. ...

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First World War & Decade of Centenaries commemorations   Update

First World War & Decade of Centenaries commemorations Update

Wednesday, 04 March 2015

The NIO provides a useful update on progress around the commemoration of First World War and the wider decade of commemorations...

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Royal visitor for Belfast

Royal visitor for Belfast

Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Earlier today, HRH The Earl of Wessex arrived in Northern Ireland where he undertook a range of visits in the Greater Belfast area. ...

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Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors 'Invest in Northern Ireland' lunch

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors 'Invest in Northern Ireland' lunch

Monday, 23 February 2015

Theresa Villiers addresses an audience at RICS on the current state of the economy and the benefits of investing in Northern Ireland. ...

A major step towards a more peaceful, stable and prosperous Northern Ireland

A major step towards a more peaceful, stable and prosperous Northern Ireland

Friday, 20 February 2015

Theresa Villers reflects on the Stormont House Agreement and says the significance of what has been achieved should not be underestimated....

Secretary of State's speech at the Women's Engagement Roadshow

Secretary of State's speech at the Women's Engagement Roadshow

Monday, 16 February 2015

Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, Theresa Villiers addresses the NI Women's European Forum on violence against women and girls...

Villiers embarks on 3 day US visit

Villiers embarks on 3 day US visit

Wednesday, 04 February 2015

The Secretary of State will brief key US stakeholders on the Stormont House Agreement and the challenges that lie ahead for Northern Ireland...

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Applications invited for appointment to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

Applications invited for appointment to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

Tuesday, 03 February 2015

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for appointment as a member to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland....

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Villiers:  Northern Ireland economy heading in right direction

Villiers: Northern Ireland economy heading in right direction

Monday, 02 February 2015

The Secretary of State chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Task Force on Banking and Access to Finance in London today. ...

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Dr Murrison address to WW1 ancestors' memories event

Dr Murrison address to WW1 ancestors' memories event

Thursday, 22 January 2015

Libraries NI and Living Legacies 1914-18 organised a First World War commemoration event, WW1 and You - Objects and Memories which Dr Andrew Murrison ...

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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