Secretary of State & Northern Ireland Minister to attend annual St. Patrick’s Day events in United States
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will travel to Washington D.C. this week to participate in the annual St. Patrick’s Day events. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State will travel separately to Boston on a number of tech related engagements. The visits are an opportunity to underline the strong ties between Northern Ireland and the […]
Activation letter to the PSPRB 2026 Northern Ireland pay round
Activation letter from the Northern Ireland Justice Minister to the PSPRB Chair for the 2026 to 2027 Northern Ireland pay round. Source link
£1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost Northern Ireland community and voluntary groups
A new £1 million grant to strengthen and empower Northern Ireland’s voluntary sector and grassroots community organisations has been announced by the Northern Ireland Office (NIO). The Community Partnership Fund will harness voluntary sector expertise to support local community organisations, including those operating informally or in rural areas. The grant will be awarded to a […]
Northern Ireland remit letter for Police Remuneration Review Body: 2026
Remit letter for PRRB 2026 Northern Ireland pay round. Source link
UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East-West Council
East-West Council highlights connectivity and improving East-West trade. Intergovernmental meeting will highlight Connect Fund opportunities for community and voluntary groups. Joint school visit with NI Education Minister to highlight collaboration ahead of school twinning programme pilot scheme. UK Government Ministers are engaging with Northern Ireland schools to highlight the importance of East-West relations in the […]
Delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail – GOV.UK
Mr Speaker, I’d like to make a statement on the government’s plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR). I realise I’m not the first minister ever to talk about transforming infrastructure in the North of England. I get why people there are sick to the back teeth of Westminster politicians promising the earth and delivering absolutely nothing. [Political […]
Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland
As we approach the New Year, I want to thank the thousands of dedicated people working across Northern Ireland in our public services. not just for their contribution throughout the year, whether that has been in our schools, hospitals, or other public services including the police, but for their commitment throughout the Christmas and New […]
Latest Connect Fund round offers £500,000 to Northern Ireland community and voluntary groups
Community and voluntary organisations across Northern Ireland will soon be able to apply to a £500,000 fund to support their work when the second round of the Northern Ireland Office’s (NIO) Connect Fund launches. The Connect Fund supports work in sectors directly affecting Northern Ireland communities, encouraging east-west collaboration across the UK, and equipping local […]
New package of support set to benefit thousands of children across Northern Ireland
Around 17,000 children in Northern Ireland are expected to benefit from the government’s removal of the two-child limit New strategy aims to lift 550,000 children across the UK out of poverty by 2030 Ministers visit Trussell in North Belfast to discuss support for families struggling with cost of living Around 17,000 children in Northern Ireland […]
Reeves backs Northern Ireland business and public services at Budget
£370 million budget boost for public services following largest Spending Review settlement for Northern Ireland Executive in the history of devolution Pledge to help Northern Ireland Executive address cost-of-living for working families Chancellor announces £16.6 million UK Internal Market package to boost trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain and back innovation sectors Rachel Reeves […]