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  • Secretary of State visits Washington and New York

    James Brokenshire embarks on intensive 3-day trip to United States to meet politicians, influencers and business leaders.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Northern Ireland Finances

    The Secretary of State today laid a Written Ministerial Statement on Northern Ireland finances.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign investors see opportunities in Northern Ireland

    34 inward investment opportunities were secured in Northern Ireland last year, creating over 1,600 new jobs.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Labour Market Statistics

    Secretary of State James Brokenshire welcomed today's encouraging Labour Market Statistics for Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointments and Regional Rates) Bill

    Bill published to set a Regional Rate for Northern Ireland and allow a new Executive to be formed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Antrim Area Hospital visit

    James Brokenshire hails remarkable work of NI healthcare professionals amid political stalemate.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Business Advisory Group: political stability vital for strong economy

    James Brokenshire held the latest meeting of his Business Advisory Group at Belfast Harbour Commission today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £120 million funding boost for incoming NI Executive

    Philip Hammond today delivered his Spring Budget, which included almost £120m of increased funding for Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Belfast Partners launch event

    The Secretary of State highlighted the benefits to London based businesses of working in partnership with Belfast companies.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government to fund City of Derry air link

    Secretary of State James Brokenshire has welcomed £3.8 million funding for a Londonderry to London air route.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Industrial Strategy on the agenda at latest Business Advisory Group

    Minister Kris Hopkins hosted a meeting of the BAG at Camlin Group today, where the focus was two of the pillars of the Industrial Strategy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Record number of employers named and shamed for underpaying more than 15,500 workers

    More than 350 employers have been named and shamed today as the Government publishes the largest ever list of national minimum and living wage offenders.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Labour Market Statistics

    James Brokenshire has today welcomed the latest Labour Market Statistics, which show continued stability for the Northern Ireland economy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Brokenshire in Dublin for key sector meetings

    The Secretary of State is travelling to Dublin to discuss the challenges facing Northern Ireland and Ireland in the current period.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Institute of Directors Annual Dinner speech

    During his speech James Brokenshire hailed the progress made in NI in recent years and stressed the need for political stability.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Industrial Strategy will help unlock Northern Ireland's potential

    Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, James Brokenshire, today hailed the launch of a modern Industrial Strategy which will build on the UK’s strengths and tackle its underlying weaknesses to secure a future as a competit…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Brokenshire launches engagement with voluntary & community sector ahead of EU exit

    Today the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, launched a series of round-table events with the voluntary and community sector

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Brokenshire hails enduring NI-US relationship at start of New York visit

    The Secretary of State met a number of business leaders and emphasised that NI is open for business.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Portrush's Muddy Farm Models visits 10 Downing Street

    Muddyfarm Models was chosen alongside 24 other small businesses to showcase their unique products.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Randox Science Park hosts Secretary of State

    James Brokenshire visited the world class facility as part of his Business Advisory Group meetings.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government