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Royal visitors attend Civic luncheon

Royal visitors attend Civic luncheon

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh attended a Civic Lunch at Belfast City Hall....

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Royal stamp of approval for Belfast's St George's Market

Royal stamp of approval for Belfast's St George's Market

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Continuing their visit around Belfast, Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh dropped into St George’s Market to view ‘The...

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Royals visit set of highly acclaimed Game of Thrones

Royals visit set of highly acclaimed Game of Thrones

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

On their second engagment of the day, Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited the set of the highly acclaimed Game ...

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Royal visitors to Crumlin Road Gaol

Royal visitors to Crumlin Road Gaol

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

On the first engagement of the day Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and...

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Her Majesty The Queen & HRH The Duke of Edinburgh begin a 3 day visit to NI

Her Majesty The Queen & HRH The Duke of Edinburgh begin a 3 day visit to NI

Monday, 23 June 2014

Earlier this evening, Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Belfast City Airport for a 3 day visit to Northern...

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New appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and Commissions

New appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and Commissions

Friday, 20 June 2014

Secretary of State announces appointments to Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Equality Commission for Northern Ireland...

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First World War commemorations and the Decade of Centenaries

First World War commemorations and the Decade of Centenaries

Monday, 09 June 2014

The NIO is supporting HMG's programme of First World War commemorations to ensure it promotes peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. ...

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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to visit Northern Ireland

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to visit Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 04 June 2014

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Northern Ireland later this month ...

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Queen’s Speech:

Queen’s Speech: "Next big step in our long term economic plan"

Wednesday, 04 June 2014

The Government reaffirms its commitment to rebalancing the Northern Ireland economy and building a shared future for all....

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Villiers welcomes appointment of George Hamilton as new PSNI Chief Constable

Villiers welcomes appointment of George Hamilton as new PSNI Chief Constable

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Following the appointment of George Hamilton as the new Chief Constable of the PSNI, the Secretary of State commented:...

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Villiers speech to Police Federation NI Annual Conference

Villiers speech to Police Federation NI Annual Conference

Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Earlier today Secretary of State for NI was guest speaker at the Police Federation for Northern Ireland Annual Conference held in Belfast...

Robathan expresses gratitude to Elections staff

Robathan expresses gratitude to Elections staff

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Minister of State Rt Hon Andrew Robathan MP expressed his thanks to all Electoral office staff for their hard work over recent days...

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Villiers statement on anniversary of  Dublin Monaghan atrocities

Villiers statement on anniversary of Dublin Monaghan atrocities

Saturday, 17 May 2014

As the families of those killed in the Dublin and Monaghan bombings commemorate 40th Anniversary of the atrocities, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP comment...

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Villiers reappoints Boundary Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Villiers reappoints Boundary Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Friday, 16 May 2014

Dr William Smith is reappointed to the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland...

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Address to 2014 International Business Women's Conference

Address to 2014 International Business Women's Conference

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Villers discusses improved economic opportunities for women and the progress made addressing gender imbalances in business and public life...

Royal Celebration for Riding for Disabled Group

Royal Celebration for Riding for Disabled Group

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

On the final event of her 2 day visit, HRH The Princess Royal joined Banbridge and Moira Riding for the Disabled group as part of their 25th Anniversa...

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Royal Visitor for Balmoral Show

Royal Visitor for Balmoral Show

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

On her second day of engagements within Northern Ireland, HRH The Princess Royal today attended the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society at Balmoral Park...

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Royal Unveiling of WW1 Centenary Wood for Northern Ireland

Royal Unveiling of WW1 Centenary Wood for Northern Ireland

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

HRH The Princess Royal today unveiled Woodland Trust's WW1 Centenary Wood for Northern Ireland...

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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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