tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-05-26T11:38:46+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-releases-a-further-1026-million-for-reform-of-ni-public-services 2026-05-26T11:38:46+01:00

Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP has announced the release of £102.6 million by the UK Government to support public service transformation in Northern Ireland

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/kings-speech-to-build-a-stronger-fairer-northern-ireland-and-deliver-the-troubles-bill 2026-05-13T12:24:11+01:00

Statement from the Secretary of State regarding the King's Speech in Parliament

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-publishes-may-review-report 2026-05-11T13:33:29+01:00

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn has today (Monday 11 May) published the May Review Report

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-irish-intergovernmental-conference-joint-communique-30-april-2026 2026-04-30T16:13:50+01:00

A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference took place at Hillsborough Castle on 30 April 2026

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-irish-governments-to-reaffirm-security-cooperation-and-commitment-to-legacy-at-biigc 2026-04-30T00:01:02+01:00

The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) will be held today [Thursday 30 April] at Hillsborough Castle

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-records-relating-to-the-troubles-published-by-the-national-archives 2026-04-21T14:33:41+01:00

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has welcomed the publication today of approximately 1,000 Government records relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles by The National Archives

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/recruitment-of-four-commissioners-to-the-northern-ireland-human-rights-commission 2026-04-08T15:26:08+01:00

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of four Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-the-extension-of-nio-lead-non-executive-board-member 2026-04-01T12:00:02+01:00

The Secretary of State has announced an extension to the term of Mr Leslie Philpott as the Lead Non-Executive Board Member for the Northern Ireland Office.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-northern-ireland-minister-to-attend-annual-st-patricks-day-events-in-united-states 2026-03-16T00:01:07+00:00

The visits are an opportunity to underline the strong ties between Northern Ireland and the United States

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-publishes-terms-of-reference-for-patrick-finucane-inquiry 2026-03-09T14:25:28+00:00

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has today [09 March] announced the Terms of Reference for the Patrick Finucane Inquiry

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/businesses-in-northern-ireland-urged-to-prepare-for-smoother-gb-ni-and-eu-trade 2026-03-09T11:54:44+00:00

Negotiations underway on UK-EU deal to make trade easier, cheaper and quicker, with Northern Ireland at the heart of the talks

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-appointment-to-the-equality-commission-for-northern-ireland 2026-03-06T12:00:00+00:00

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-regarding-windsor-framework-decision-under-schedule-6b-northern-ireland-act-1998 2026-01-28T10:57:26+00:00

The Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, has written to the Speaker of the NI Assembly today, 28 January

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-ministers-to-meet-with-northern-ireland-schools-ahead-of-east-west-council 2026-01-22T00:01:03+00:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-moves-to-restore-legal-rights-and-remove-unlawful-immunity-provisions 2026-01-21T00:01:00+00:00

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. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-it-is-right-that-we-debate-the-way-forward-on-legacy-but-it-must-be-on-the-basis-of-the-facts 2026-01-20T10:04:36+00:00

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

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/immigration-enforcement-raids-at-the-highest-level-in-uk-history 2026-01-12T22:30:00+00:00

Record number of arrests and raids of illegal workers across the UK including 187 raids in Northern Ireland leading to 234 arrests.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reflecting-on-progress-and-advancing-prosperity-in-northern-ireland 2025-12-31T00:00:00+00:00

A New Year message from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-celebrates-recipents-from-ni-in-new-year-honours-list 2025-12-30T00:00:00+00:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-the-re-appointment-of-nio-non-executive-board-member 2025-12-23T10:01:56+00:00

The Secretary of State has reappointment of Ms Fiona Ross as Non-Executive Board Member for the Northern Ireland Office