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From Northern Ireland Office (NIO)
  • Villiers urges resolution on welfare reform

    The Secretary of State met NI party leaders today to press for progress in implementing the Stormont House Agreement

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Budget 2015: Helping the hard-working people of Northern Ireland

    Today's Budget provides additional support for businesses and hard-working people in Northern Ireland

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Bill completes Parliamentary stages

    The Secretary of State welcomes the Bill's passage through the Lords and hopes the NI parties will ensure this huge opportunity is not lost.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • St Patrick's Day Washington speech

    Theresa Villiers briefs a US audience on the current political situation in NI, focusing on the importance of the Stormont House Agreement and the consequences of failing to implement it.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Duke of Gloucester visits Northern Ireland

    Earlier today HRH The Duke of Gloucester arrived in Northern Ireland where he undertook a number of engagements in Co Tyrone and Co Down.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretary of State offers her condolences on death of Lord Molyneaux

    Following this morning's news of the death of Lord Molyneaux, Ms Villiers commented:

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Villiers: 'Pivotal that all aspects of the Agreement are implemented in full'

    The Secretary of State this afternoon responds to news that Sinn Fein will block the Welfare Reform Bill which is due to go through its final stages in the NI Assembly later today

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretary of State appoints new Sentence Review Commissioners

    Rt. Hon Theresa Villiers MP today announced three new appointments to the Sentence Review Commissioners.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War & Decade of Centenaries commemorations - Update

    The NIO provides a useful update on progress around the commemoration of First World War and the wider decade of commemorations

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Villiers: The Northern Ireland security situation

    The 7th statement on the current threat from domestic terrorism in NI highlights that excellent progress has been made, although risks endure.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal visitor for Belfast

    Earlier today, HRH The Earl of Wessex arrived in Northern Ireland where he undertook a range of visits in the Greater Belfast area.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors 'Invest in Northern Ireland' lunch

    Theresa Villiers addresses an audience at RICS on the current state of the economy and the benefits of investing in Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A major step towards a more peaceful, stable and prosperous Northern Ireland

    Theresa Villers reflects on the Stormont House Agreement and says the significance of what has been achieved should not be underestimated.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretary of State's speech at the Women's Engagement Roadshow

    Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, Theresa Villiers addresses the NI Women's European Forum on violence against women and girls

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Villiers embarks on 3-day US visit

    The Secretary of State will brief key US stakeholders on the Stormont House Agreement and the challenges that lie ahead for Northern Ireland

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Applications invited for appointment to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for appointment as a member to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Villiers: Northern Ireland economy heading in right direction

    The Secretary of State chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Task Force on Banking and Access to Finance in London today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement on stayed inquest into the death of Gareth O'Connor

    Theresa Villiers responds to a question from Ian Paisley MP on a second error related to the so-called on-the-runs administrative scheme

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dr Murrison address to WW1 ancestors' memories event

    Libraries NI and Living Legacies 1914-18 organised a First World War commemoration event, WW1 and You - Objects and Memories which Dr Andrew Murrison addressed

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Bill to devolve Corporation Tax in Northern Ireland

    As part of the Stormont House Agreement, this Bill should allow Northern Ireland to set its own rate of corporation tax from April 2017.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government