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Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

The NIO is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy notice explains how the NIO uses information about you and the ways in which we will pro...

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

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

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

The Secretary of State made an opening speech in the House of Commons when the Northern Ireland Budget (No.2) Bill was read a second time. ...

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

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

Thursday, 29 June 2023

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's opening speech at the PinkNews Summer Reception 2023 at Stormont. ...

Secretary of State introduces budget bill for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State introduces budget bill for Northern Ireland

Thursday, 29 June 2023

Northern Ireland Budget (No.2) Bill introduced in the House of Commons...

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Secretary of State announces appointment of new Commissioner
for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State announces appointment of new Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today announced the appointment of Mr Chris Quinn as the new Commissioner for Children and Young Peopl...

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BIIGC JUNE 2023 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ

BIIGC JUNE 2023 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ

Monday, 19 June 2023

A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place at Mansion House, London, on 19 June 2023....

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Secretary of State writes to NI Civil Service on sustainable public finances

Secretary of State writes to NI Civil Service on sustainable public finances

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today (Wednesday 14 June) written to the Permanent Secretaries of all Northern Ireland Civil Service d...

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Secretary of State announces Chair of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry

Secretary of State announces Chair of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry

Monday, 12 June 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has appointed The Rt Hon Lord Turnbull as Chair of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. ...

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Government introduces amendments to NI Troubles legacy legislation

Government introduces amendments to NI Troubles legacy legislation

Thursday, 08 June 2023

The UK Government has formally tabled significant amendments to legislation seeking to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. ...

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New requirements for Relationship and Sexuality Education curriculum in Northern Ireland

New requirements for Relationship and Sexuality Education curriculum in Northern Ireland

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

The UK Government is updating the requirements for Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum in Northern Ireland. ...

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APPOINTMENT OF A NEW CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

APPOINTMENT OF A NEW CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Monday, 05 June 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of Dr David Marshall as Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland....

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Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement completes tour of Northern Ireland

Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement completes tour of Northern Ireland

Friday, 02 June 2023

The Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement has concluded its 800 mile tour across Northern Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of its signing,...

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British Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) June 2023

British Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) June 2023

Friday, 02 June 2023

The UK Government will host the next meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference on 19 June 2023. ...

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Secretary of State announces £5m legacy memorialisation fund and digitisation project

Secretary of State announces £5m legacy memorialisation fund and digitisation project

Wednesday, 31 May 2023

The UK Government has committed £5m to support the recommendations of a memorialisation strategy that will be commissioned through the Northern Irelan...

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Poetry collection open for submissions for young people to reflect on the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement 25th Anniversary

Poetry collection open for submissions for young people to reflect on the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement 25th Anniversary

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Poetry collection is inviting school students and youth groups in Northern Ireland to reflect on the lasting impact of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agree...

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

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

Friday, 26 May 2023

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland honoured the crucial work by civic society to support the peace process in Northern Ireland over the past 25 y...

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Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Act 2023 prevents governance gap in Executive’s absence

Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Act 2023 prevents governance gap in Executive’s absence

Thursday, 25 May 2023

The Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Act, which received Royal Assent yesterday (24 May 2023), also allows the UK Government to explore, with t...

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

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

Friday, 19 May 2023

More people in NI will have the opportunity to get involved in sport thanks to the UK Gov investing £600,000 in multisport grassroots facilities throu...

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Secretary of State announces ICRIR Chief Commissioner

Secretary of State announces ICRIR Chief Commissioner

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has appointed The Rt Hon Sir Declan Morgan to be Chief Commissioner of the Independent Commission for Reconcil...

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Northern Ireland Secretary announces 2023 24 Budget and contingency plans for governance

Northern Ireland Secretary announces 2023 24 Budget and contingency plans for governance

Thursday, 27 April 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has set a budget for 2023-24 and introduced legislation to ensure public services can continue to function...

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Secretary of State announces the reappointment of the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State announces the reappointment of the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Thursday, 20 April 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the reappointment of Danny Kinahan as the Vete...

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Secretary of State's speech at Agreement 25 Conference

Secretary of State's speech at Agreement 25 Conference

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Secretary of State for NI, Chris-Heaton Harris speaks at QUB's Agreement 25 Conference to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agree...

Ahead of Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement anniversary Secretary of State and Tánaiste celebrate integrated education

Ahead of Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement anniversary Secretary of State and Tánaiste celebrate integrated education

Thursday, 06 April 2023

Integrated Education is celebrated by Secretary of State for NI Chris Heaton-Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin who held a joint reception at W5 in Be...

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Secretary of State's Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement 25th Anniversary Debate Speech

Secretary of State's Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement 25th Anniversary Debate Speech

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris delivered a speech during a debate in the House of Commons to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast (Good Fr...

Northern Ireland related Terrorism threat level raised

Northern Ireland related Terrorism threat level raised

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris, has today announced that the Northern Ireland-related Terrorism threat level in Nort...

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Secretary of State launches Good Friday Agreement education resources

Secretary of State launches Good Friday Agreement education resources

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris has launched important new educational resources for pupils in Northern Ireland and across...

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

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

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Secretary of State for NI, Chris Heaton-Harris MP is in Washington D.C. to mark St. Patrick’s Day and engage with key partners in the US on NI issues...

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SECRETARY OF STATE MAKES TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF A CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

SECRETARY OF STATE MAKES TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF A CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the temporary appointment of Sarah Ling as the...

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Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Non Executive Board Member

Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Non Executive Board Member

Thursday, 02 March 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the appointment of Fiona Ross as a Non-Executi...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland sets the NI Regional Rate

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland sets the NI Regional Rate

Thursday, 23 February 2023

Secretary of State sets the regional rate in NI in absence of a NI Executive....

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