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Statement from the Secretary of State regarding the King's Speech in Parliament
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference took place at Hillsborough Castle on 30 April 2026
Minister Matthew Patrick visited Boston over St Patrick’s Day to champion NI's tech and innovation sector to US businesses, investors, and academic leaders.
Negotiations underway on UK-EU deal to make trade easier, cheaper and quicker, with Northern Ireland at the heart of the talks
An enhanced ‘one stop shop’ advice service to boost trade within the UK, promotion of dual market access, and improved communication with stakeholders and the Assembly.
Mona and Morgan wind farms expected to boost economic growth and provide energy security
Promotion of the benefits of dual market access, and trade agreements with the EU, India and the US, comes during UK Government’s International Trade Week
In this article for Ulster Business, the Secretary of State reflects on NI's economic growth since the Good Friday Agreement almost 30 years ago.
New analysis published today [Thursday 24 July] shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £50m boost to the local economy
First East-West Council to take place in Northern Ireland demonstrates Government’s ongoing commitment to Safeguarding the Union command paper.
The UK Chancellor delivered the Spring Statement today (Wednesday 26 March 2025)
Boost to internal market as Intertrade UK holds its first meeting today. The new body, chaired by Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee, was a key Safeguarding the Union commitment.
Minister Anderson discusses UK Government’s plans for investment and growth in Northern Ireland which follows the Budget’s largest real terms settlement for Northern Ireland since devolution.
The UK Chancellor delivered the Autumn Budget today (Wednesday 30 October 2024)
Speech by Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP today met with a number of leading businesses at the International Investment Summit in the Guildhall in London, together with the First Minister Michelle O’Neill, d…
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland today signed the financial deal for Derry-Londonderry and Strabane City region, alongside Northern Ireland's Executive Ministers.
Fair deal delivers on commitment made within the Northern Ireland Executive’s restoration financial package.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place in London on 29 April 2024.
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