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

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

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Minister of State announces £18.9 million investment in NI’s Cyber Security industry....

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Bill to extend NI Executive formation period progresses through House of Commons

Bill to extend NI Executive formation period progresses through House of Commons

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

The Bill will extend the period for Executive formation to 18 January 2024 Bill amendments will allow legislation to progress to implement the opt-ou...

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Secretary of State makes appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State makes appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Monday, 20 February 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has appointed six Commissioners to the Equality Commission f...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland visits exhibition marking women’s contribution to peacebuilding in Northern Ireland

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland visits exhibition marking women’s contribution to peacebuilding in Northern Ireland

Friday, 10 February 2023

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland visited Herstory’s Peace Heroines exhibition in Derry-Londonderry, showcasing women’s pivotal role in the Nort...

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NI party to party dialogue in roundtable discussion with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

NI party to party dialogue in roundtable discussion with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP today met NI parties to discuss the issues caused by ongoing governance gap...

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Secretary of State legislates to extend Executive formation period.

Secretary of State legislates to extend Executive formation period.

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The UK Government will today (Thursday 9 February) introduce legislation to extend the period for Executive formation....

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Secretary of State announces independent statutory inquiry into Omagh bomb

Secretary of State announces independent statutory inquiry into Omagh bomb

Thursday, 02 February 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland the Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP has today announced that an independent statutory inquiry will be establ...

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Northern Ireland Secretary meets US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs

Northern Ireland Secretary meets US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP met US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joe Kennedy III t...

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Northern Ireland Secretary to drum up investment opportunities in Northern Ireland in first official US trip

Northern Ireland Secretary to drum up investment opportunities in Northern Ireland in first official US trip

Sunday, 22 January 2023

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP will travel to the US later today where he will visit Washington D.C., Boston a...

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Applications invited for appointments to the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland

Applications invited for appointments to the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland

Thursday, 19 January 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is seeking to appoint a new Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland....

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Joint Communiqué of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference January 2023

Joint Communiqué of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference January 2023

Thursday, 19 January 2023

A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place at Farmleigh House, Dublin, on Thursday 19 January 2023....

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Government tables amendments to NI Troubles legacy legislation

Government tables amendments to NI Troubles legacy legislation

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

Government tables amendments to NI Troubles legacy legislation...

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Northern Ireland Secretary meets Irish Tánaiste Micheál Martin

Northern Ireland Secretary meets Irish Tánaiste Micheál Martin

Thursday, 12 January 2023

Secretary of State Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris met Micheál Martin TD, Irish Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence today in...

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Northern Ireland Secretary and Foreign Secretary meet political leaders in Belfast

Northern Ireland Secretary and Foreign Secretary meet political leaders in Belfast

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

The meeting in Belfast comes as Protocol talks progress and the deadline for Executive formation approaches. ...

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Minister announces South Korean success for Belfast Distillery Company

Minister announces South Korean success for Belfast Distillery Company

Thursday, 05 January 2023

Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Steve Baker MP, has announced that Belfast Distillery Company has secured an historic distribution agreement i...

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

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

Monday, 19 December 2022

Societal, cultural, and political achievements since the signing of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement in 1998 which paved the way for peace and reco...

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

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

Monday, 19 December 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the development of a new educational package telling the sto...

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Northern Ireland Secretary writes to MLAs to confirm pay cut from 1 January 2023

Northern Ireland Secretary writes to MLAs to confirm pay cut from 1 January 2023

Thursday, 08 December 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today written to Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) inform...

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

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

Thursday, 08 December 2022

Minister of State for Northern Ireland Steve Baker has today (8 December) visited Invest NI’s new offices in Seoul, South Korea to learn how governmen...

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Northern Ireland Secretary announces 27.5% reduction to MLA pay

Northern Ireland Secretary announces 27.5% reduction to MLA pay

Wednesday, 07 December 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland the Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris has confirmed that he will make a determination to cut Members of the Legis...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland instructs the Department of Health to commission abortion services

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland instructs the Department of Health to commission abortion services

Friday, 02 December 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has written to the Department of Health to commission abortion services. ...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's statement on Northern Ireland Finances 2022/2023

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's statement on Northern Ireland Finances 2022/2023

Friday, 25 November 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has set a Northern Ireland Budget for 2022/23 and will bring forward legislation for this Budget in a Budg...

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Government to bring forward amendments to Legacy Bill following months of engagement

Government to bring forward amendments to Legacy Bill following months of engagement

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

The UK Government has announced its intention to bring forward amendments to legislation seeking to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ire...

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Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill Introduced in Parliament

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill Introduced in Parliament

Monday, 21 November 2022

The UK Government today (21 November 2022) will introduce legislation to extend the time period for Executive formation. ...

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland   Statement on Executive Formation

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Statement on Executive Formation

Wednesday, 09 November 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, provided an update to the House of Commons on the 9th November 2022. ...

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Secretary of State for NI provides update on election

Secretary of State for NI provides update on election

Friday, 04 November 2022

Secretary of State for NI provides update on election ...

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Secretary of State holds talks with party leaders after restoration of Executive deadline passes

Secretary of State holds talks with party leaders after restoration of Executive deadline passes

Tuesday, 01 November 2022

Secretary of State holds talks with party leaders after restoration of Executive deadline passes...

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

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

Friday, 28 October 2022

The Secretary of State for NI has issued the following statement after the deadline for the re-formation of the Northern Ireland Executive passed. ...

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Secretary of State says education key to marking 25th anniversary of Belfast Good Friday Agreement

Secretary of State says education key to marking 25th anniversary of Belfast Good Friday Agreement

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Secretary of State says education key to marking 25th anniversary of Belfast Good Friday Agreement...

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UK Government to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland

UK Government to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

The UK Government will commission abortion services for women and girls in Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton...

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