tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP2025-10-14T00:00:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/northern-ireland-troubles-bill-to-repeal-and-replace-legacy-act2025-10-14T00:00:00+01:00Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to repeal and replace Legacy ActThe new Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will put in place a fair and transparent system that enables families of victims, including those who never came home from service in Northern Ireland, to seek answers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-announces-the-appointment-of-independent-expert2025-09-23T15:00:02+01:00Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announces the appointment of Independent ExpertThe Independent Expert will take up the role, within the existing Independent Reporting Commission (IRC) legislative framework, on 23 September 2025tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/2-million-boost-for-integrated-education-in-northern-ireland2025-09-08T16:18:52+01:00£2 million boost for integrated education in Northern IrelandNI Secretary visited Integrated College Dungannon to see how integrated education in NI is delivering reconciliation and building stronger communities.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/secretary-of-states-speech-to-the-british-irish-association-conference-in-oxford2025-09-05T19:00:01+01:00Secretary of State's Speech to the British-Irish Association Conference in OxfordThe Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has delivered a speech to the 2025 British-Irish Association Conference in Oxford. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-visits-local-business-to-highlight-benefits-of-new-uk-eu-relationship2025-09-04T00:00:00+01:00Secretary of State visits local business to highlight benefits of new UK-EU relationshipThe visit follows last week’s speech from the Minister for Cabinet Office where he outlined the Government’s plans to cut red tape and lower costs in the long run by taking aim at the Brexit bureaucracy that is burdening bus…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-the-appointment-of-new-civil-service-commissioners-for-northern-ireland2025-09-02T11:20:24+01:00Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Civil Service Commissioners for Northern IrelandThe Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of Mr David MacAnulty and Mr Donald Leeson as Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland with effect from 1 October 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/northern-ireland-science-and-tech-industries-boosted-by-over-30-million-from-uk-industrial-strategy2025-08-20T16:59:06+01:00Northern Ireland science and tech industries boosted by over £30 million from UK Industrial StrategyMajor win for Northern Ireland’s high-tech sectors from the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy, supporting local jobs and growthtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/emergency-alert-test-follows-use-in-storm-eowyn2025-08-20T07:00:05+01:00Emergency Alert Test Follows Use in Storm ÉowynWith just weeks to go, people across Northern Ireland are being reminded to expect the second ever national Emergency Alert test. The system is designed to help protect lives by delivering urgent safety advice directly to mo…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-message-on-a-level-results-day2025-08-14T11:47:08+01:00Secretary of State message on A-Level results daySecretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, congratulates young people across Northern Ireland as they receive their A-Level results today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a-message-from-the-secretary-of-state-to-nis-top-100-companies2025-08-12T13:08:29+01:00A message from the Secretary of State to NI’s top 100 companiesIn this article for Ulster Business, the Secretary of State reflects on NI's economic growth since the Good Friday Agreement almost 30 years ago.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-confirms-landmark-investment-to-fix-the-foundations-for-northern-irelands-future-prosperity2025-08-12T11:55:08+01:00Chancellor confirms landmark investment to fix the foundations for Northern Ireland’s future prosperity£310 million in new funding for economic growth unveiled as part of Plan for Change.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/historic-trade-deal-signed-with-india-to-deliver-50-million-boost-to-northern-ireland2025-07-24T00:01:00+01:00Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern IrelandNew analysis published today [Thursday 24 July] shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £50m boost to the local economytag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-attends-the-153rd-open-at-royal-portrush2025-07-17T17:19:01+01:00Secretary of State attends the 153rd Open at Royal PortrushTournament returns to Northern Ireland for second time in six yearstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-expertise-joins-ni-public-sector-transformation-board2025-06-27T13:11:00+01:00New expertise joins NI Public Sector Transformation BoardSecretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP welcomes the news of the appointment of two new members to the Public Sector Transformation Board.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-chair-of-the-patrick-finucane-inquiry2025-06-13T11:29:17+01:00Secretary of State announces Chair of the Patrick Finucane InquiryThe Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has appointed The Rt Hon Sir Gary Hickinbottom as Chair of the Patrick Finucane Inquiry.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-condemns-civil-disorder2025-06-11T13:46:15+01:00Secretary of State condemns civil disorderThe statement follows the disorder in Ballymenatag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-launches-newly-digitised-historic-editions-of-worlds-oldest-english-language-daily-newspaper2025-05-29T00:01:10+01:00UK Government launches newly digitised historic editions of world’s oldest English language daily newspaperFrom today (Thursday 29 May) copies from three centuries of the historic Belfast title will become accessible to the public online for the first timetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a-reset-relationship-and-new-opportunities-for-northern-ireland2025-05-23T13:55:04+01:00A Reset Relationship and New Opportunities for Northern IrelandSecretary of State Hilary Benn MP underlines the benefits for Northern Ireland of recent trade deals, and a new intended partnership agreement with the European Union.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/northern-ireland-to-benefit-from-recent-trade-deals2025-05-23T11:22:14+01:00Northern Ireland to benefit from recent trade dealsTrade deals with India, US and the EU to help drive growth in Northern Ireland as tariffs on key industries slashed.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-the-reappointment-of-justin-kouame-to-the-northern-ireland-human-rights-commission2025-05-16T12:00:04+01:00Secretary of State announces the reappointment of Justin Kouame to the Northern Ireland Human Rights CommissionThe Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Hilary Benn MP, has announced the reappointment of Justin Kouame to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.