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Statement by Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, following Royal Assent of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act.
The home of Northern Ireland Office on GOV.UK. We ensure the smooth working of the devolution settlement in Northern Ireland.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today (Wednesday 20 September) written to the Permanent Secretaries of all Northern Ireland Civil Service departments.
New jobs, facilities and funding announced ahead of Northern Ireland Investment Summit
Explaining the background to devolution and how the legislatures and administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland work.
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
English language students worldwide will learn about the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and its contribution to peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland
Government confirms details of a single £600 payment to help households in Northern Ireland with energy bills and £200 payment for Great Britain households that use alternative fuels like heating oil.
Advice for civil servants and policymakers on taking account of devolution when working on policies and managing services.
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…
Publication of the Northern Ireland Office Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, for the year ended 31 March 2023
Julie Harrison confirmed as the new Permanent Secretary to the Northern Ireland Office
How the Northern Ireland administration is structured, what areas it legislates on, and links to its main departments.
The UK Government is updating the requirements for Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum in Northern Ireland.
More than 100 projects awarded share of £2.1 billion from Round 2 of government’s flagship Levelling Up Fund to create jobs and boost the economy
Northern Ireland’s innovative businesses will be showcased to more than 100 global investors at the Northern Ireland Investment Summit this September.
The Secretary of State made a speech in the House of Commons to update Parliament on the PSNI data breach which occurred on the 8th of August
Business & Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch urges investors to become a part of the incredible future ahead for Northern Ireland.
After addressing the PEACE PLUS launch hosted by SEUPB at Newforge Sports Centre, the Secretary of State visited Youth Action NI in Belfast.
Guidance on decision-making for Northern Ireland Departments until such times as it is amended by the Secretary of State, or until an Executive is formed, beginning with the day on which the Northern Ireland (Interim Arran…
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