tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-05-21T16:58:19+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-pension-rules-to-boost-retirement-investments2026-05-21T16:58:19+01:00New pension rules to boost retirement investmentsRegulations laid today will overhaul the way investments are managed in the Local Government Pension Scheme, a major development for millions of council workerstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-letter-to-new-surrey-council-leaders2026-05-21T15:00:24+01:00Local government reorganisation: letter to new Surrey council leadersMinisterial letter to new Surrey council leaders in relation to the next steps to deliver reorganisation in the area.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welsh-secretary-holds-call-with-new-first-minister-to-discuss-shared-priorities2026-05-20T16:56:30+01:00Welsh Secretary holds call with new First Minister to discuss shared prioritiesSecretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens holds her first call with the new First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/kings-speech-to-build-a-stronger-fairer-northern-ireland-and-deliver-the-troubles-bill2026-05-13T12:24:11+01:00King's Speech to build a Stronger, Fairer Northern Ireland and Deliver the Troubles BillStatement from the Secretary of State regarding the King's Speech in Parliamenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mhra-supports-northern-ireland-life-sciences-sector-with-new-hub2026-05-13T11:37:27+01:00MHRA supports Northern Ireland life sciences sector with new hubThe MHRA hub in Belfast will strengthen collaboration and engagement with local industry, academia and the healthcare sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welsh-secretary-statement-on-first-minister-of-wales-appointment2026-05-13T10:32:00+01:00Welsh Secretary statement on First Minister of Wales appointmentWelsh Secretary Jo Stevens congratulates the new First Minister of Wales.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/north-east-ai-drive-to-boost-local-skills-and-business-growth-opportunities2026-05-12T16:46:00+01:00North East AI drive to boost local skills and business growth opportunitiesPrimary school children and teachers set to gain AI and digital skills as North East AI Growth Zone Taskforce meets to drive local opportunitytag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-letter-on-potential-modification-to-the-proposal-to-west-sussex-council-leaders2026-05-12T11:50:57+01:00Local government reorganisation: letter on potential modification to the proposal to West Sussex council leadersLetter to West Sussex council leaders with information on the consultation on potential modification to the proposal.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-letter-on-potential-modification-to-the-proposal-to-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove-council-leaders2026-05-12T11:50:47+01:00Local government reorganisation: letter on potential modification to the proposal to East Sussex and Brighton and Hove council leadersLetter to East Sussex and Brighton and Hove council leaders with information on the consultation on potential modification to the proposal.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-publishes-may-review-report2026-05-11T13:33:29+01:00Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Publishes May Review ReportThe Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn has today (Monday 11 May) published the May Review Reporttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-following-the-meeting-of-the-specialised-committee-on-the-implementation-of-the-windsor-framework-7-may-20262026-05-07T16:00:00+01:00Joint Statement following the meeting of the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework, 7 May 2026The UK Government and European Commission gave a statement after the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework meeting.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-million-community-partnership-fund-to-boost-community-and-voluntary-groups-in-northern-ireland2026-05-01T10:55:51+01:00£1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost community and voluntary groups in Northern IrelandThe Northern Ireland Office has today, Friday 1 May, launched the Community Partnership Fundtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-irish-intergovernmental-conference-joint-communique-30-april-20262026-04-30T16:13:50+01:00British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference Joint Communiqué, 30 April 2026A 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-biigc2026-04-30T00:01:02+01:00UK and Irish Governments to reaffirm security cooperation and commitment to Legacy at BIIGC The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) will be held today [Thursday 30 April] at Hillsborough Castletag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/english-devolution-bill-receives-royal-assent2026-04-29T15:28:00+01:00English Devolution Bill receives Royal AssentAct follows on from the English Devolution White Paper, which set out government agenda for devolution.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nio-launches-engagement-for-change-fund-to-empower-community-and-voluntary-sector2026-04-24T10:40:34+01:00NIO Launches Engagement for Change Fund to Empower Community and Voluntary SectorThe Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has today, Friday 24 April, launched the Engagement for Change Fundtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/tees-valley-combined-authority-best-value-notice-april-20252026-04-23T12:01:01+01:00Tees Valley Combined Authority: Best Value Notice (April 2025)Best Value Notice issued to Tees Valley Combined Authority on 3 April 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-next-steps-letter-to-west-sussex-council-chief-executives2026-04-23T08:48:49+01:00Local government reorganisation: next steps letter to West Sussex council chief executivesLetter to West Sussex council chief executives with information about the next steps for local government reorganisation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-next-steps-letter-to-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove-council-chief-executives2026-04-23T08:48:37+01:00Local government reorganisation: next steps letter to East Sussex and Brighton and Hove council chief executivesLetter to East Sussex and Brighton and Hove council chief executives with information about the next steps for local government reorganisation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-records-relating-to-the-troubles-published-by-the-national-archives2026-04-21T14:33:41+01:00UK Government records relating to the Troubles published by the National ArchivesThe 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