News and communications

The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment members to CCEA

• Updated: 2 February 2024

In an opinion piece, published in the News Letter, The Lord Caine discusses the significant role of Northern Ireland within the Union

• Updated: 2 February 2024

The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment of a new member of the Board of NIFHA

• Updated: 2 February 2024

The statement follows the the request made by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to recall the NI Assembly and work with the other parties

• Updated: 1 February 2024

The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has today announced the appointment of a new Independent Reviewer

• Updated: 1 February 2024

The Secretary of State made a speech in the House of Commons to update Parliament on the Northern Ireland Executive formation

• Updated: 31 January 2024

The Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron spoke to Executive Vice President Šefčovič on 31 January 2024.

• Updated: 31 January 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland.

• Updated: 30 January 2024

The statement follows the news that the DUP has accepted the Government’s proposals on the operation of the Windsor Framework

• Updated: 30 January 2024

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of a new Chair and independent members to the AWB

• Updated: 29 January 2024

The UK Government and European Commission gave a statement after the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework meeting.

• Updated: 24 January 2024

The statement follows the expiry of the deadline for the Northern Ireland Assembly to elect a speaker

• Updated: 19 January 2024

Statement in relation to the public sector strikes across Northern Ireland

• Updated: 18 January 2024

The statement follows the failure to elect a speaker for the NI Assembly

• Updated: 17 January 2024

The statement follows the meetings with representatives of the main Northern Ireland political parties to discuss Executive formation

• Updated: 15 January 2024

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris wrote in the Belfast Telegraph about his hopes for a restored executive and what it could mean for Northern Ireland

• Updated: 29 December 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of a new Chair and members to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

• Updated: 21 December 2023

Statement follows plenary session with the four Executive parties at Hillsborough Castle.

• Updated: 14 December 2023

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of seven Commissioners to the newly established Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery

• Updated: 14 December 2023

Ahead of leading a roundtable discussion with the main NI political parties, the Secretary of State highlights the need for financial stability and sustainability in Northern Ireland

• Updated: 11 December 2023