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The Secretary of State appoints new members to The Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

The Secretary of State appoints new members to The Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of a new Chair and members to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland ...

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

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

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Statement follows confirmation by the Irish Government that it intends to pursue an interstate case against the UK regarding the Northern Ireland Trou...

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Secretary of State statement at Hillsborough Castle, 19 December

Secretary of State statement at Hillsborough Castle, 19 December

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

The statement follows plenary sessions with the four Executive parties at Hillsborough Castle...

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Lord Jonathan Caine   Downing Street Declaration set the template for peace

Lord Jonathan Caine Downing Street Declaration set the template for peace

Friday, 15 December 2023

In an opinion piece, published in the Irish News, The Lord Caine reflects on the 30th anniversary of the Downing Street Declaration...

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Statement from the Secretary of State on engagement with parties

Statement from the Secretary of State on engagement with parties

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Statement follows plenary session with the four Executive parties at Hillsborough Castle. ...

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Appointment of Commissioners to the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery

Appointment of Commissioners to the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of seven Commissioners to the newly established Independent Commission for R...

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Secretary of State announces appointment of three members to the Board of Tourism Northern Ireland.

Secretary of State announces appointment of three members to the Board of Tourism Northern Ireland.

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

The Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the appointment of new Tourism Northern Ireland (Tourism NI) Board Members....

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Secretary of State announces appointment of Chair and two Members to the Board of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) 

Secretary of State announces appointment of Chair and two Members to the Board of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) 

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

The Secretary of State, the Rt Hon. Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment of a new Chairperson and Board Members of the Northern...

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Statement on ensuring financial stability and sustainability for Northern Ireland

Statement on ensuring financial stability and sustainability for Northern Ireland

Monday, 11 December 2023

Ahead of leading a roundtable discussion with the main NI political parties, the Secretary of State highlights the need for financial stability and su...

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BIIGC NOVEMBER 2023 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ

BIIGC NOVEMBER 2023 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place at Farmleigh in Dublin on 28 November 2023....

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Chancellor backs business and rewards workers to get Northern Ireland growing

Chancellor backs business and rewards workers to get Northern Ireland growing

Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Tax cuts for working people and UK businesses headlined Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement....

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Independent Reviewer of the exercised powers under the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007, and the Independent Reviewer of National Security Arrangements

Independent Reviewer of the exercised powers under the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007, and the Independent Reviewer of National Security Arrangements

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

A recruitment campaign has been launched for the joint position of Independent Reviewer of the exercised powers under the Justice and Security (Northe...

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Appointments of Commissioner to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Appointments of Commissioner to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Friday, 10 November 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of a new member of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland....

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Statement on recovery from floods in Northern Ireland

Statement on recovery from floods in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

Up to £15 million of reallocated funding made available in Northern Ireland to respond to flooding – supporting affected businesses and aiding clean-u...

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Appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Friday, 27 October 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of a new member of the Northern Ireland Ireland Human Rights Comm...

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Secretary of State announces appointment of a new Chair and Members to the Board of National Museums Northern Ireland

Secretary of State announces appointment of a new Chair and Members to the Board of National Museums Northern Ireland

Thursday, 26 October 2023

The Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment of a new Chair and seven new Board Members to National ...

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Secretary of State announces appointment of Chair and five members to the Board of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC)

Secretary of State announces appointment of Chair and five members to the Board of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC)

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

The Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment of a Chairperson and five Members to the Livestock and ...

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Appointments to Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

Appointments to Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

Friday, 13 October 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of a chair and new members of the Board of the Parades Commission...

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The Secretary of State announces four new appointments to the Labour Relations Agency

The Secretary of State announces four new appointments to the Labour Relations Agency

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

The Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment of Mrs Elizabeth Armstrong, Mr Mark Spence, Miss Orla S...

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New teaching resource helps English students around the world learn about the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement

New teaching resource helps English students around the world learn about the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement

Friday, 22 September 2023

English language students worldwide will learn about the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and its contribution to peace and prosperity in Northern Irel...

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Secretary of State writes to Northern Ireland Civil Service on sustainable public finances

Secretary of State writes to Northern Ireland Civil Service on sustainable public finances

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today (Wednesday 20 September) written to the Permanent Secretaries of all Northern Ireland Civil Serv...

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NI Troubles (Legacy & Reconciliation) Act receives Royal Assent

NI Troubles (Legacy & Reconciliation) Act receives Royal Assent

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Statement by Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, following Royal Assent of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act....

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Appointment of Commissioner for Investigations of ICRIR

Appointment of Commissioner for Investigations of ICRIR

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Secretary State for Northern Ireland confirms Peter Sheridan as Commissioner for Investigations designate of the Independent Commission for Reconcilia...

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Secretary of State commends PEACE PLUS programme progress

Secretary of State commends PEACE PLUS programme progress

Monday, 11 September 2023

After addressing the PEACE PLUS launch hosted by SEUPB at Newforge Sports Centre, the Secretary of State visited Youth Action NI in Belfast. ...

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Secretary of State's Speech at PEACE PLUS launch

Secretary of State's Speech at PEACE PLUS launch

Monday, 11 September 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland addressed attendees at a PEACE PLUS programme launch event hosted by the Special EU Programmes Body. ...

Secretary of State announces appointment of five members to the Board of Tourism Northern Ireland.

Secretary of State announces appointment of five members to the Board of Tourism Northern Ireland.

Friday, 08 September 2023

The Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment of five members to the Board of Tourism Northern Ireland....

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Secretary of State visits 2025 Open Championship host

Secretary of State visits 2025 Open Championship host

Monday, 28 August 2023

Secretary of State hears plans for the upcoming Open Championship at Royal Portrush in 2025...

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More than 100 investors confirmed for summit in Northern Ireland

More than 100 investors confirmed for summit in Northern Ireland

Sunday, 13 August 2023

Northern Ireland’s innovative businesses will be showcased to more than 100 global investors at the Northern Ireland Investment Summit this September....

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Secretary of State announces reappointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Secretary of State announces reappointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Tuesday, 08 August 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the appointment of four Commissioners to the N...

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

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

Monday, 07 August 2023

The Secretary of State met the K9 Search and Rescue dogs and their handlers at the Northern Ireland Office's headquarters in Belfast. ...

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