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Julie Harrison confirmed as the new Permanent Secretary to the Northern Ireland Office
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The Secretary of State made an opening speech in the House of Commons when the Northern Ireland Budget (No.2) Bill was read a second time.
The UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič gave a joint UK-EU statement on 3 July 2023.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's opening speech at the PinkNews Summer Reception 2023 at Stormont.
Northern Ireland Budget (No.2) Bill introduced in the House of Commons
The UK government and European Commission gave a statement after the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework meeting in Brussels.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today announced the appointment of Mr Chris Quinn as the new Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland.
A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place at Mansion House, London, on 19 June 2023.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has appointed The Rt Hon Lord Turnbull as Chair of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.
The UK Government has formally tabled significant amendments to legislation seeking to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
The UK Government is updating the requirements for Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum in Northern Ireland.
The Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement has concluded its 800 mile tour across Northern Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of its signing,
The UK Government will host the next meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference on 19 June 2023.
Poetry collection is inviting school students and youth groups in Northern Ireland to reflect on the lasting impact of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland honoured the crucial work by civic society to support the peace process in Northern Ireland over the past 25 years,
The Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Act, which received Royal Assent yesterday (24 May 2023), also allows the UK Government to explore, with the Northern Ireland Civil Service, options for budget sustainability.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has appointed The Rt Hon Sir Declan Morgan to be Chief Commissioner of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).
The UK government and EU gave a statement following their Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework meeting in London.
Government response to Consultation on Non-Jury Trials in Northern Ireland
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