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The Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, has written to the Speaker of the NI Assembly today, 28 January
UK Government Ministers are engaging with Northern Ireland schools to highlight the importance of East-West relations in the lead up to today’s (January 22) East-West Council in Belfast.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, will today ask MPs to support the removal of aspects of the controversial law that would have given immunity to terrorists for Troubles-related killings.
This article originally appeared in The Telegraph on the 19 of January 2026 and comes ahead of the Remedial Order which will be debated/discussed in Parliament tomorrow
Record number of arrests and raids of illegal workers across the UK including 187 raids in Northern Ireland leading to 234 arrests.
A New Year message from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP
55 people from Northern Ireland who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Years Honours List 2026 today.
The Secretary of State has reappointment of Ms Fiona Ross as Non-Executive Board Member for the Northern Ireland Office
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today (Wednesday 17 December) expressed his regret that the latest search for disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh in Co Monaghan has ended.
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.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has responded to the Operation Kenova Final Report.
Northern Ireland families and businesses have been backed by a Budget to cut the cost-of-living, boost UK trade, and invest in public services, as the Chancellor reaffirmed her commitment to drive economic growth.
Mona and Morgan wind farms expected to boost economic growth and provide energy security
Today the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Matthew Patrick MP, attended the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference in Dublin.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of a Deputy Chief Commissioner and a Commissioner to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
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
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland today extends transitional provision.
The new Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will put in place a fair and transparent system that enables families of victims, including those who never came home from service in Northern Ireland, to seek answers.
The Independent Expert will take up the role, within the existing Independent Reporting Commission (IRC) legislative framework, on 23 September 2025
NI Secretary visited Integrated College Dungannon to see how integrated education in NI is delivering reconciliation and building stronger communities.
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