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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the appointment of four Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Secretary of State met the K9 Search and Rescue dogs and their handlers at the Northern Ireland Office's headquarters in Belfast.
Julie Harrison confirmed as the new Permanent Secretary to the Northern Ireland Office
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First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Today sees the return of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill to the House of Commons.
The Secretary of State made an opening speech in the House of Commons when the Northern Ireland Budget (No.2) Bill was read a second time.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's opening speech at the PinkNews Summer Reception 2023 at Stormont.
Northern Ireland Budget (No.2) Bill introduced in the House of Commons
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today announced the appointment of Mr Chris Quinn as the new Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland.
A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place at Mansion House, London, on 19 June 2023.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today (Wednesday 14 June) written to the Permanent Secretaries of all Northern Ireland Civil Service departments to request information and advice on a range of measures.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has appointed The Rt Hon Lord Turnbull as Chair of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.
The UK Government has formally tabled significant amendments to legislation seeking to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
The UK Government is updating the requirements for Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum in Northern Ireland.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of Dr David Marshall as Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland.
The Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement has concluded its 800 mile tour across Northern Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of its signing,
The UK Government will host the next meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference on 19 June 2023.
The UK Government has committed £5m to support the recommendations of a memorialisation strategy that will be commissioned through the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill currently progressing through …
Poetry collection is inviting school students and youth groups in Northern Ireland to reflect on the lasting impact of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland honoured the crucial work by civic society to support the peace process in Northern Ireland over the past 25 years,
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