tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-21T16:58:19+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-pension-rules-to-boost-retirement-investments 2026-05-21T16:58:19+01:00 New pension rules to boost retirement investments Regulations laid today will overhaul the way investments are managed in the Local Government Pension Scheme, a major development for millions of council workers tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-letter-to-new-surrey-council-leaders 2026-05-21T15:00:24+01:00 Local government reorganisation: letter to new Surrey council leaders Ministerial 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-priorities 2026-05-20T16:56:30+01:00 Welsh Secretary holds call with new First Minister to discuss shared priorities Secretary 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-bill 2026-05-13T12:24:11+01:00 King's Speech to build a Stronger, Fairer Northern Ireland and Deliver the Troubles Bill Statement from the Secretary of State regarding the King's Speech in Parliament tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mhra-supports-northern-ireland-life-sciences-sector-with-new-hub 2026-05-13T11:37:27+01:00 MHRA supports Northern Ireland life sciences sector with new hub The 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-appointment 2026-05-13T10:32:00+01:00 Welsh Secretary statement on First Minister of Wales appointment Welsh 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-opportunities 2026-05-12T16:46:00+01:00 North East AI drive to boost local skills and business growth opportunities Primary school children and teachers set to gain AI and digital skills as North East AI Growth Zone Taskforce meets to drive local opportunity tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-letter-on-potential-modification-to-the-proposal-to-west-sussex-council-leaders 2026-05-12T11:50:57+01:00 ​Local government reorganisation: letter on potential modification to the proposal to West Sussex council leaders​ ​Letter 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-leaders 2026-05-12T11:50:47+01:00 ​Local government reorganisation: letter on potential modification to the proposal to East Sussex and Brighton and Hove council leaders​ Letter 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-report 2026-05-11T13:33:29+01:00 Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Publishes May Review Report 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/joint-statement-following-the-meeting-of-the-specialised-committee-on-the-implementation-of-the-windsor-framework-7-may-2026 2026-05-07T16:00:00+01:00 Joint Statement following the meeting of the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework, 7 May 2026 The 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-ireland 2026-05-01T10:55:51+01:00 £1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost community and voluntary groups in Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Office has today, Friday 1 May, launched the Community Partnership Fund tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-irish-intergovernmental-conference-joint-communique-30-april-2026 2026-04-30T16:13:50+01:00 British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference Joint Communiqué, 30 April 2026 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 UK 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 Castle tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/english-devolution-bill-receives-royal-assent 2026-04-29T15:28:00+01:00 English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent Act 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-sector 2026-04-24T10:40:34+01:00 NIO Launches Engagement for Change Fund to Empower Community and Voluntary Sector The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has today, Friday 24 April, launched the Engagement for Change Fund tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/tees-valley-combined-authority-best-value-notice-april-2025 2026-04-23T12:01:01+01:00 Tees 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-executives 2026-04-23T08:48:49+01:00 Local government reorganisation: next steps letter to West Sussex council chief executives Letter 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-executives 2026-04-23T08:48:37+01:00 Local government reorganisation: next steps letter to East Sussex and Brighton and Hove council chief executives Letter 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-archives 2026-04-21T14:33:41+01:00 UK Government records relating to the Troubles published by the National Archives 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