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From Northern Ireland Office (NIO)
  • 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

  • PM meets First and deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland: July 2014

    The Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland met with the First and deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland.

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

  • Villiers marks 98th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

    The Secretary of State travelled to France to represent the UK government at the Somme anniversary commemorations.

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

  • Villiers speech to commemorate Armed Forces Day

    NI Secretary of State pays tribute to the UK's armed forces, past and present

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

  • Arrangements for publication of Lady Justice Hallett's report on the on-the-runs administrative scheme

    The NI Secretary of State outlines her Human Rights obligations prior to publication of Lady Hallett's independent report on 17 July.

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

  • Final day of Royal Engagements

    Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh's 3 day visit to NI draws to a close with a visit to Coleraine

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

  • Royal guests of honour at Secretary of State's Garden party

    At the final event of the day, Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh were guests of honour at a Garden party hosted by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Hillsborough Castle.

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

  • Royal visitors attend Civic luncheon

    Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh attended a Civic Lunch at Belfast City Hall.

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

  • Royal stamp of approval for Belfast's St George's Market

    Continuing their visit around Belfast, Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh dropped into St George’s Market to view ‘The Best of Belfast’.

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

  • Royals visit set of highly acclaimed Game of Thrones

    On their second engagment of the day, Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited the set of the highly acclaimed Game of Thrones TV series in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.

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

  • Royal visitors to Crumlin Road Gaol

    On the first engagement of the day Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre.

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

  • Her Majesty The Queen & HRH The Duke of Edinburgh begin a 3 day visit to NI

    Earlier this evening, Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Belfast City Airport for a 3 day visit to Northern Ireland.

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

  • New appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and Commissions

    Secretary of State announces appointments to Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

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

  • First World War commemorations and the Decade of Centenaries

    The NIO is supporting HMG's programme of First World War commemorations to ensure it promotes peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

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

  • The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to visit Northern Ireland

    Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Northern Ireland later this month

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

  • Queen’s Speech: "Next big step in our long term economic plan"

    The Government reaffirms its commitment to rebalancing the Northern Ireland economy and building a shared future for all.

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

  • Permanent Secretary for Northern Ireland Office: Jonathan Stephens

    Sir Jonathan Stephens has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary for the Northern Ireland Office (NIO).

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

  • Villiers welcomes appointment of George Hamilton as new PSNI Chief Constable

    Following the appointment of George Hamilton as the new Chief Constable of the PSNI, the Secretary of State commented:

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

  • Villiers speech to Police Federation NI Annual Conference

    Earlier today Secretary of State for NI was guest speaker at the Police Federation for Northern Ireland Annual Conference held in Belfast

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

  • Robathan expresses gratitude to Elections staff

    Minister of State Rt Hon Andrew Robathan MP expressed his thanks to all Electoral office staff for their hard work over recent days

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