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X-WR-CALNAME:Hilary Benn — public schedule
X-WR-CALDESC:Public schedule of Hilary Benn (Northern Ireland Secretary of the United Kingdom)\, via World Leaders Daily
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260622-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623
SUMMARY:The Secretary of State announces the reappointment of the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the reappointment of David Johnstone as the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-secretary-of-state-announces-the-reappointment-of-the-veterans-commissioner-for-northern-ireland
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-secretary-of-state-announces-the-reappointment-of-the-veterans-commissioner-for-northern-ireland
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260618-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
SUMMARY:Recruitment of a new Commissioner to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of a new Commissioner to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-of-a-new-commissioner-to-the-civil-service-commissioners-for-northern-ireland
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-of-a-new-commissioner-to-the-civil-service-commissioners-for-northern-ireland
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260618-1@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
SUMMARY:“Our most important duty is to keep the public safe”: Benn announces £4m to support PSNI following public disorder
DESCRIPTION:The UK Government has today announced a £4 million financial intervention in response to last week’s public disorder.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/our-most-important-duty-is-to-keep-the-public-safe-benn-announces-4m-to-support-psni-following-public-disorder
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/our-most-important-duty-is-to-keep-the-public-safe-benn-announces-4m-to-support-psni-following-public-disorder
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260618-2@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
SUMMARY:Extension of appointments to the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC)
DESCRIPTION:Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today\, 18 June\, announced the extension of appointments to the Independent Reporting Commission\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/extension-of-appointments-to-the-independent-reporting-commission-irc
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/extension-of-appointments-to-the-independent-reporting-commission-irc
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260612-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
SUMMARY:UK celebrates recipients from Northern Ireland in HM The King's Birthday Honours List
DESCRIPTION:81 people from Northern Ireland  are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-celebrates-recipients-from-northern-ireland-in-hm-the-kings-birthday-honours-list
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-celebrates-recipients-from-northern-ireland-in-hm-the-kings-birthday-honours-list
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260526-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527
SUMMARY:UK Government releases a further £102.6 million for reform of NI public services
DESCRIPTION:Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP has announced the release of £102.6 million by the UK Government to support public service transformation in Northern Ireland\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-releases-a-further-1026-million-for-reform-of-ni-public-services
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-releases-a-further-1026-million-for-reform-of-ni-public-services
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260514-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
SUMMARY:Environment Secretary in Northern Ireland for UK–EU Reset talks
DESCRIPTION:Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds visits Northern Ireland to highlight how a UK-EU food and drink deal will cut red tape\, lower costs and keep trade flowing.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-secretary-in-northern-ireland-for-uk-eu-reset-talks
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-secretary-in-northern-ireland-for-uk-eu-reset-talks
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260513-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
SUMMARY:King's Speech to build a Stronger\, Fairer Northern Ireland and Deliver the Troubles Bill
DESCRIPTION:Statement from the Secretary of State regarding the King's Speech in Parliament\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/kings-speech-to-build-a-stronger-fairer-northern-ireland-and-deliver-the-troubles-bill
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/kings-speech-to-build-a-stronger-fairer-northern-ireland-and-deliver-the-troubles-bill
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260511-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512
SUMMARY:Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Publishes May Review Report
DESCRIPTION:The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn has today (Monday 11 May) published the May Review Report\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-publishes-may-review-report
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-publishes-may-review-report
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260501-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
SUMMARY:£1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost community and voluntary groups in Northern Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Ireland Office has today\, Friday 1 May\, launched the Community Partnership Fund\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/1-million-community-partnership-fund-to-boost-community-and-voluntary-groups-in-northern-ireland
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/1-million-community-partnership-fund-to-boost-community-and-voluntary-groups-in-northern-ireland
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260430-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
SUMMARY:British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference Joint Communiqué\, 30 April 2026
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference took place at Hillsborough Castle on 30 April 2026\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-irish-intergovernmental-conference-joint-communique-30-april-2026
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-irish-intergovernmental-conference-joint-communique-30-april-2026
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260429-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
SUMMARY:UK and Irish Governments to reaffirm security cooperation and commitment to Legacy at BIIGC
DESCRIPTION:The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) will be held today [Thursday 30 April] at Hillsborough Castle\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-irish-governments-to-reaffirm-security-cooperation-and-commitment-to-legacy-at-biigc
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-irish-governments-to-reaffirm-security-cooperation-and-commitment-to-legacy-at-biigc
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260424-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
SUMMARY:NIO Launches Engagement for Change Fund to Empower Community and Voluntary Sector
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has today\, Friday 24 April\, launched the Engagement for Change Fund\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/nio-launches-engagement-for-change-fund-to-empower-community-and-voluntary-sector
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nio-launches-engagement-for-change-fund-to-empower-community-and-voluntary-sector
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260422-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
SUMMARY:Northern Ireland start-up boost with new £50 million defence growth deal
DESCRIPTION:Defence tech start-ups and small businesses in Northern Ireland will benefit from a £50 million investment boost launched by the UK government today\, creating highly-skilled jobs and strengthening UK national security.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/northern-ireland-start-up-boost-with-new-50-million-defence-growth-deal
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/northern-ireland-start-up-boost-with-new-50-million-defence-growth-deal
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260421-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422
SUMMARY:UK Government records relating to the Troubles published by the National Archives
DESCRIPTION: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\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-records-relating-to-the-troubles-published-by-the-national-archives
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-records-relating-to-the-troubles-published-by-the-national-archives
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260416-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
SUMMARY:Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groups
DESCRIPTION:Northern Ireland community and voluntary organisations will be able to bid for an additional £1.5 million in grant funding\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/connect-fund-to-award-additional-15-million-to-community-and-voluntary-groups
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/connect-fund-to-award-additional-15-million-to-community-and-voluntary-groups
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260408-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260409
SUMMARY:Recruitment of four commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
DESCRIPTION:The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of four Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-of-four-commissioners-to-the-northern-ireland-human-rights-commission
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-of-four-commissioners-to-the-northern-ireland-human-rights-commission
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260401-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
SUMMARY:Secretary of State announces the extension of NIO Lead Non-Executive Board Member
DESCRIPTION:The 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.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-the-extension-of-nio-lead-non-executive-board-member
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-the-extension-of-nio-lead-non-executive-board-member
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260325-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
SUMMARY:Minister’s Boston visit puts NI's tech sector in the spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Minister Matthew Patrick visited Boston over St Patrick’s Day to champion NI's tech and innovation sector to US businesses\, investors\, and academic leaders.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/ministers-boston-visit-puts-nis-tech-sector-in-the-spotlight
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ministers-boston-visit-puts-nis-tech-sector-in-the-spotlight
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260316-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260317
SUMMARY:Over £50 million to help families struggling with soaring heating oil costs
DESCRIPTION:Families to benefit from over £50 million to help people pay for the rising cost of heating oil.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-50-million-to-help-families-struggling-with-soaring-heating-oil-costs
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-50-million-to-help-families-struggling-with-soaring-heating-oil-costs
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260316-1@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260317
SUMMARY:Secretary of State & Northern Ireland Minister to attend annual St. Patrick’s Day events in United States
DESCRIPTION:The visits are an opportunity to underline the strong ties between Northern Ireland and the United States\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-northern-ireland-minister-to-attend-annual-st-patricks-day-events-in-united-states
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-northern-ireland-minister-to-attend-annual-st-patricks-day-events-in-united-states
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:uk-ni-sec-20260311-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
SUMMARY:Protecting families from heating oil profiteering is top of the Prime Minister's agenda as he visits Belfast
DESCRIPTION:As 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 people.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/protecting-families-from-heating-oil-profiteering-is-top-of-the-prime-ministers-agenda-as-he-visits-belfast
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/protecting-families-from-heating-oil-profiteering-is-top-of-the-prime-ministers-agenda-as-he-visits-belfast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:uk-ni-sec-20260309-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310
SUMMARY:UK Government publishes Terms of Reference for Patrick Finucane Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland\, Hilary Benn MP\, has today [09 March] announced the Terms of Reference for the Patrick Finucane Inquiry\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-publishes-terms-of-reference-for-patrick-finucane-inquiry
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-publishes-terms-of-reference-for-patrick-finucane-inquiry
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260309-1@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310
SUMMARY:Businesses in Northern Ireland urged to prepare for smoother GB-NI and EU trade
DESCRIPTION:Negotiations underway on UK-EU deal to make trade easier\, cheaper and quicker\, with Northern Ireland at the heart of the talks\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/businesses-in-northern-ireland-urged-to-prepare-for-smoother-gb-ni-and-eu-trade
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/businesses-in-northern-ireland-urged-to-prepare-for-smoother-gb-ni-and-eu-trade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:uk-ni-sec-20260307-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
SUMMARY:£100\,000 fund to boost women’s involvement in public decision-making forums
DESCRIPTION:NIO’s Engagement for Change Fund to promote leadership and advocacy development.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/100000-fund-to-boost-womens-involvement-in-public-decision-making-forums
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/100000-fund-to-boost-womens-involvement-in-public-decision-making-forums
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260306-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
SUMMARY:Secretary of State announces appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-appointment-to-the-equality-commission-for-northern-ireland
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-appointment-to-the-equality-commission-for-northern-ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:uk-ni-sec-20260302-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260303
SUMMARY:£1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost Northern Ireland community and voluntary groups
DESCRIPTION:Grant will enable a forum of Northern Ireland voluntary and community sector organisations to upskill other local groups and help them secure funding.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/1-million-community-partnership-fund-to-boost-northern-ireland-community-and-voluntary-groups
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/1-million-community-partnership-fund-to-boost-northern-ireland-community-and-voluntary-groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:uk-ni-sec-20260213-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
SUMMARY:Connect Fund awards nine community projects over £80\,000
DESCRIPTION:21 organisations have now received almost £500\,000 in total for projects across the UK.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/connect-fund-awards-nine-community-projects-over-80000
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/connect-fund-awards-nine-community-projects-over-80000
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:uk-ni-sec-20260122-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260123
SUMMARY:UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East-West Council
DESCRIPTION:UK Government Ministers are engaging with Northern Ireland schools to highlight the importance of East-West relations in the lead up to today’s (January 22) East-West Council in Belfast.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-ministers-to-meet-with-northern-ireland-schools-ahead-of-east-west-council
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-ministers-to-meet-with-northern-ireland-schools-ahead-of-east-west-council
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UID:uk-ni-sec-20260121-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260122
SUMMARY:Government moves to restore legal rights and remove unlawful immunity provisions
DESCRIPTION:The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland\, Hilary Benn\, will today ask MPs to support the removal of aspects of the controversial law that would have given immunity to terrorists for Troubles-related killings.\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-moves-to-restore-legal-rights-and-remove-unlawful-immunity-provisions
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-moves-to-restore-legal-rights-and-remove-unlawful-immunity-provisions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:uk-ni-sec-20260120-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260622T190804Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260121
SUMMARY:Secretary of State: It is right that we debate the way forward on legacy but it must be on the basis of the facts
DESCRIPTION:This article originally appeared in The Telegraph on the 19 of January 2026 and comes ahead of the Remedial Order which will be debated/discussed in Parliament tomorrow\n\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-it-is-right-that-we-debate-the-way-forward-on-legacy-but-it-must-be-on-the-basis-of-the-facts
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-it-is-right-that-we-debate-the-way-forward-on-legacy-but-it-must-be-on-the-basis-of-the-facts
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