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From Northern Ireland Office (NIO)
  • Villiers responds to NI Assembly motion on Praxis Care

    An Assembly motion on 28 April called on the NI Secretary to explore all avenues to ensure Praxis remains on site at Hillsborough Castle.

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

  • Moving politics forward

    Theresa Villiers addresses church leaders on moving Northern Ireland away from the politics of identity to focus on the politics of delivery

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

  • Villiers addresses President’s ‘Taking charge of change’ event at City Hall, London

    As part of the State Visit of the Irish President to the UK, the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP today addressed a youth event in London.

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

  • Government cuts taxes for 676,000 people in Northern Ireland

    The tax-free personal allowance rises to £10,000 from this Sunday. Businesses in Northern Ireland will also benefit from lower jobs taxes.

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

  • New designs proposed for voting forms in Northern Ireland

    The government has launched a consultation on proposals to update the forms used in NI elections and make them more accessible to voters.

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

  • Northern Ireland citizens receive their Investitures

    Five Northern Ireland people receive their honours from HRH The Prince of Wales

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

  • Royal Launch of Hillsborough in Bloom 2014

    On her second day of engagements in Northern Ireland, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attended a reception hosted by Lisburn City Council to launch the village’s campaign ‘Hillsborough 2014 - Going for Gold’.

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

  • Royals attend reception celebrating Northern Ireland Tourism Industry

    Earlier this evening at Hillsborough Caste, TRHs were guests of honour at a reception hosted by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board to celebrate the Northern Ireland tourism industry

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

  • Royal Visit to Florence Court, Co Fermanagh

    On the second engagement of the day, TRHs The Price of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited one of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful houses and gardens at Florence Court.

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

  • Royal Couple begin 2 day visit to Northern Ireland

    TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning commenced a 2 day visit to Northern Ireland.

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

  • Villiers to lay foundation stone for Glasnevin Monumental Cross of Sacrifice

    Rt Hon Theresa Villiers to lay foundation stone for Cross of Sacrifice in Dublin Cemetery

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

  • Task Force on Banking & Access to Finance meets for second time

    Ministers from the UK government and NI executive met again in Westminster to discuss issues around bank lending and support for NI business

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

  • On-the-runs: Update

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland provides Parliament with further clarification on the number of OTR cases considered by the NIO.

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

  • Bright future secured for Hillsborough Castle

    Historic Royal Palaces will soon take over the management of Hillsborough Castle from the NIO

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

  • Applications invited for the position of Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is seeking to recruit a Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

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

  • Budget 2014: helping Northern Ireland to invest, export and grow

    The 2014 budget includes a number of mesures which will benefit Northern Ireland including help for businesses and with the cost of living

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

  • Robathan out and about in Belfast and North Down

    Rt Hon Andrew Robathan MP, Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office today undertook a round of visits in Belfast and North Down.

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

  • Secretary of State offers condolences to family of Lord Ballyedmond

    Statement issued by Secretary of State following confirmed reports of the death of Lord Ballyedmond

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

  • Royal Assent for Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014

    Legislation aimed at improving the way politics works in Northern Ireland today received Royal Assent. The Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act makes a number of important changes.

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

  • Villers visits Washington for St Patrick's Day celebrations

    Theresa Villiers speaks ahead of her trip to Washington DC

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