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  • 33,000 more people in NI employed than 5 years ago - Villiers

    Speaking after the release of Northern Ireland labour market figures earlier today, Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers commented:

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Villiers: Women can drive Northern Ireland economic recovery

    Following the announcement by the Prime Minister today to end the gender pay gap, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers said women in NI can help drive an economic recovery

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Villiers - Northern Ireland will continue to benefit from UK’s recovery

    Following the Chancellor's Budget Statement announced earlier today, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland sets out what it means for Northern Ireland

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Statement to Parliament on the Stormont House Agreement

    Theresa Villiers updates the House on the Northern Ireland political talks, which culminated in the Stormont House Agreement on 23 December.

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

  • Secretary of State's New Year message for Northern Ireland

    Theresa Villiers' hopes 2015 brings new opportunities and renewed confidence for Northern Ireland.

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

  • Northern Ireland talks: Prime Minister's statement

    David Cameron and Enda Kenny, Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland spoke to the press following all-party talks at Stormont, Northern Ireland.

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

  • Villiers urges NI political leaders to go the extra mile

    With the political talks entering their 9th week, Secretary of State urges parties to show strong leadership in the coming days. Ms Villiers said:

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

  • Autumn Statement 2014: Securing a stronger economy for Northern Ireland

    Autumn Statement 2014 confirms that people and businesses in NI will continue to benefit from the Government’s long term economic plan.

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

  • Villiers visits Hanwood Centre, Tullycarnet

    Earlier today, Secretary of State Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP visited the Hanwood Project in Tullcarnet, East Belfast

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

  • UK Export Finance to support Northern Ireland aerospace exports

    UK Export Finance will work in partnership with its Canadian equivalent to support sales of Bombardier's CSeries aircraft, which is part manufactured in Belfast.

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

  • Villiers: NI must project reality of a forward-looking society

    The Secretary of State urges everyone involved to ensure this weekend’s parades are peaceful and that positive images of NI are not lost.

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

  • Northern Ireland Economic Pact: Progress report

    On 2 July the Government and Executive published an update on proposals to rebalance the Northern Ireland economy and build a shared future.

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

  • Government and Executive mark one-year-on from signing the Economic Pact

    An update published today looks at the progress made over the last 12 months towards rebalancing the NI economy and building a shared future.

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