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The UK Government has written to the NI Minister of Finance outlining the detail of the spending settlement worth in excess of £3.3 billion
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The home of Northern Ireland Office on GOV.UK. We ensure the smooth working of the devolution settlement in Northern Ireland.
The Belfast Agreement, also known as the Good Friday Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998. It underpins Northern Ireland’s peace, its constitutional settlement, and its institutions.
First published during the 1997 to 2001 Labour government
Explaining the background to devolution and how the legislatures and administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland work.
The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment members to CCEA
The Secretary of State has overall responsibility for the Northern Ireland Office, advances UK government interests in Northern Ireland and represents Northern Ireland interests in the Cabinet. The Secretary of State leads o…
The Autumn Budget 2021 delivers the largest annual funding settlement to Northern Ireland since devolution, helping level up across the whole of the UK.
Careers in the Northern Ireland Office
The UK Government has today (21 February) published the Terms of Reference for the Omagh Bombing Inquiry
Advice for civil servants and policymakers on taking account of devolution when working on policies and managing services.
In an opinion piece, published in the News Letter, The Lord Caine discusses the significant role of Northern Ireland within the Union
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has appointed The Rt Hon Lord Turnbull as Chair of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.
The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment of a new Independent Reviewer
Department of Health Annual Report and Accounts, for the year ended 31 March 2023
Julie Harrison confirmed as the new Permanent Secretary to the Northern Ireland Office
Northern Ireland Troubles-related incident victims payments scheme
How the Northern Ireland administration is structured, what areas it legislates on, and links to its main departments.
Secretary of State travels to Washington D.C.
Public encouraged to propose festive traditions, such as Christmas pantomime and carol-singing, as well as others from all year round, for formal recognition as mainstays of UK culture
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