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SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE EQUALITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE EQUALITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Wednesday, 01 June 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Brandon Lewis CBE MP, has announced the appointment of eight new Commissioners to th...

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Secretary of State issues updated direction to Northern Ireland's Department of Health to make Abortion Services available

Secretary of State issues updated direction to Northern Ireland's Department of Health to make Abortion Services available

Thursday, 26 May 2022

UK Government directs Department of Health to commission abortion services so they are available in Northern Ireland as soon as is reasonably practica...

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UK Government acts on Identity and Language legislation for Northern Ireland

UK Government acts on Identity and Language legislation for Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 25 May 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will today (Wednesday 25 May) introduce legislation in Parliament that will deliver a balanced package of ...

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Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill: Second Reading Opening Speech

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill: Second Reading Opening Speech

Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Text of the Second Reading Opening Speech for the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, delivered by NI Secretary, Brandon Lewis...

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Platinum Jubilee design competition launched in local primary schools

Platinum Jubilee design competition launched in local primary schools

Monday, 23 May 2022

Primary schools across Northern Ireland are being offered the opportunity to take part in a unique competition to design a gift for Her Majesty the Qu...

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Secretary of State unveils Northern Ireland Platinum Jubilee hamper at Balmoral Show

Secretary of State unveils Northern Ireland Platinum Jubilee hamper at Balmoral Show

Monday, 23 May 2022

Her Majesty the Queen and other members of the royal family will receive a special gift showcasing the best of Northern Ireland produce as part of a N...

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UK Government moves to ensure abortion services are commissioned in Northern Ireland

UK Government moves to ensure abortion services are commissioned in Northern Ireland

Thursday, 19 May 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is taking further steps to ensure abortion services are commissioned in Northern Ireland....

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to outline way forward to address the legacy of the Troubles

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to outline way forward to address the legacy of the Troubles

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

The UK Government will introduce legislation today (Tuesday 17 May) that seeks to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland....

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Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis   Statement following Queen's Speech 2022

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis Statement following Queen's Speech 2022

Tuesday, 10 May 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, made a statement regarding the new legislative programme for Northern Ireland....

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Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis   Statement following meetings with party leaders

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis Statement following meetings with party leaders

Monday, 09 May 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, made a statement following a series of meetings with party leaders. ...

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NI Assembly Election 2022   Statement by the Secretary of State

NI Assembly Election 2022 Statement by the Secretary of State

Saturday, 07 May 2022

Statement by the Northern Ireland Secretary, Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP, regarding the NI Assembly election results....

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Applications invited for appointments as Non Executive Board Members

Applications invited for appointments as Non Executive Board Members

Tuesday, 03 May 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is seeking to appoint two new non-executive board members to the Northern Ireland Office....

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Appointments to Independent Reporting Commission

Appointments to Independent Reporting Commission

Thursday, 24 March 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, The Rt. Hon. Brandon Lewis CBE MP has announced the appointment of Mitchell B. Reiss as the UK Commission...

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UK Government announces preparations to ensure availability of abortion services in Northern Ireland

UK Government announces preparations to ensure availability of abortion services in Northern Ireland

Thursday, 24 March 2022

Government is to prepare work on further regulations to ensure abortion services are made available....

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Joint Communiqué of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Joint Communiqué of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Wednesday, 23 March 2022

A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place at Farmleigh House in Dublin on 23 March 2022. ...

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Northern Ireland related Terrorism threat level lowered

Northern Ireland related Terrorism threat level lowered

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, has today announced that the Northern Ireland-related Terrorism threat level in Northern I...

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Secretary of State announces additional funding for International Fund for Ireland

Secretary of State announces additional funding for International Fund for Ireland

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Brandon Lewis CBE MP, has today announced that the UK Government will contribute £4m over four ye...

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Minister of State's speech to British Irish Parliamentary Assembly

Minister of State's speech to British Irish Parliamentary Assembly

Monday, 28 February 2022

This morning, the Rt Hon Conor Burns MP, Minister of State for Northern Ireland delivered the key note address to the British-Irish Parliamentary Asse...

Applications invited for appointment to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Applications invited for appointment to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Thursday, 10 February 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is seeking to appoint a new Commissioner to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission...

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Northern Ireland Office moves to UKG Hub in Heart of Belfast

Northern Ireland Office moves to UKG Hub in Heart of Belfast

Monday, 07 February 2022

The NIO is relocating from Stormont to a new home in the heart of Belfast as part of its mission to make Northern Ireland a better place to live, work...

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Statement by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the resignation of the First Minister

Statement by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the resignation of the First Minister

Thursday, 03 February 2022

Statement by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the resignation of the First Minister...

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Applications invited for appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Applications invited for appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Thursday, 03 February 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is seeking to appoint eight new Commissioners to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland....

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UK Government sets out ambitious blueprint to transform UK

UK Government sets out ambitious blueprint to transform UK

Wednesday, 02 February 2022

The UK government’s Levelling Up white paper will today set out an ambitious blueprint to improve lives and expand opportunities across the whole Unit...

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Appointment to role of Independent Reviewer of National Security Arrangements

Appointment to role of Independent Reviewer of National Security Arrangements

Tuesday, 01 February 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt. Hon Brandon Lewis CBE MP today announced the appointment of Marie Breen Smyth to the role of Independe...

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Applications invited for appointment to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland

Applications invited for appointment to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland

Thursday, 20 January 2022

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is seeking to appoint a new Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland ...

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Northern Ireland's first City Deal signed, unlocking £1 billion of co investment for the Belfast region

Northern Ireland's first City Deal signed, unlocking £1 billion of co investment for the Belfast region

Friday, 17 December 2021

UK Government and NI Executive Ministers gathered at the ICC Belfast to sign the first ever City Deal for Northern Ireland....

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Joint Communiqué of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Joint Communiqué of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Thursday, 02 December 2021

A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 2 December 2021....

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£12 million for skills and local business in Northern Ireland

£12 million for skills and local business in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 03 November 2021

More than?30 projects across Northern Ireland are set to receive a share of over £12 million to help people into work, boost productivity and grow loc...

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Landmark Northern Ireland concert to be screened on Sky Arts and Freeview

Landmark Northern Ireland concert to be screened on Sky Arts and Freeview

Friday, 29 October 2021

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Brandon Lewis today (Friday 29 Oct) announced that the landmark Live at the Waterfront! concert will be televi...

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Record £15 billion per year for Northern Ireland

Record £15 billion per year for Northern Ireland

Thursday, 28 October 2021

The Autumn Budget 2021 delivers the largest annual funding settlement to Northern Ireland since devolution, helping level up across the whole of the U...

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