tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-05-26T11:38:46+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-releases-a-further-1026-million-for-reform-of-ni-public-services2026-05-26T11:38:46+01:00UK Government releases a further £102.6 million for reform of NI public servicesSecretary of State Hilary Benn MP has announced the release of £102.6 million by the UK Government to support public service transformation in Northern Irelandtag: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/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/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/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 Archivestag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/connect-fund-to-award-additional-15-million-to-community-and-voluntary-groups2026-04-17T00:01:00+01:00Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groupsNorthern Ireland community and voluntary organisations will be able to bid for an additional £1.5 million in grant fundingtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/recruitment-of-four-commissioners-to-the-northern-ireland-human-rights-commission2026-04-08T15:26:08+01:00Recruitment of four commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights CommissionThe 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-member2026-04-01T12:00:02+01:00Secretary of State announces the extension of NIO Lead Non-Executive Board MemberThe 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/ministers-boston-visit-puts-nis-tech-sector-in-the-spotlight2026-03-25T17:21:00+00:00Minister’s Boston visit puts NI's tech sector in the spotlightMinister Matthew Patrick visited Boston over St Patrick’s Day to champion NI's tech and innovation sector to US businesses, investors, and academic leaders.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/protecting-families-from-heating-oil-profiteering-is-top-of-the-prime-ministers-agenda-as-he-visits-belfast2026-03-11T22:30:07+00:00Protecting families from heating oil profiteering is top of the Prime Minister's agenda as he visits BelfastAs global events continue to impact the daily lives of communities across the UK, the Prime Minister is visiting Belfast today (Thursday 12 March) to highlight his relentless focus on cutting the cost of living for working p…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-publishes-terms-of-reference-for-patrick-finucane-inquiry2026-03-09T14:25:28+00:00UK Government publishes Terms of Reference for Patrick Finucane InquiryThe Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has today [09 March] announced the Terms of Reference for the Patrick Finucane Inquirytag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/businesses-in-northern-ireland-urged-to-prepare-for-smoother-gb-ni-and-eu-trade2026-03-09T11:54:44+00:00Businesses in Northern Ireland urged to prepare for smoother GB-NI and EU tradeNegotiations underway on UK-EU deal to make trade easier, cheaper and quicker, with Northern Ireland at the heart of the talkstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/100000-fund-to-boost-womens-involvement-in-public-decision-making-forums2026-03-07T00:01:04+00:00£100,000 fund to boost women’s involvement in public decision-making forumsNIO’s Engagement for Change Fund to promote leadership and advocacy development.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-appointment-to-the-equality-commission-for-northern-ireland2026-03-06T12:00:00+00:00Secretary of State announces appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern IrelandThe Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Irelandtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/activation-letter-to-the-psprb-2026-northern-ireland-pay-round2026-03-05T14:48:24+00:00Activation letter to the PSPRB 2026 Northern Ireland pay roundActivation letter from the Northern Ireland Justice Minister to the PSPRB Chair for the 2026 to 2027 Northern Ireland pay round.