Hilary Benn is the Northern Ireland Secretary of the United Kingdom. This page tracks Benn's public schedule — 31 engagements across 27 days — compiled automatically from the official source and updated daily.
- Office: Northern Ireland Secretary of the United Kingdom
- Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Based in: London
- Latest entry: Monday, June 22, 2026
- Overseas days tracked: 0
- Born: 1953 (age 73)
- On X: @hilarybennmp
- More: Wikidata
- Source: Northern Ireland Office — GOV.UK
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Meetings & interactions with other leaders
- Jun 22, 2026 — Marco Rubio: Hilary Benn's schedule references Marco Rubio: The Secretary of State announces the reappointment of the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland
- May 11, 2026 — Marco Rubio: Hilary Benn's schedule references Marco Rubio: Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Publishes May Review Report
- Apr 1, 2026 — Marco Rubio: Hilary Benn's schedule references Marco Rubio: Secretary of State announces the extension of NIO Lead Non-Executive Board Member
- Mar 16, 2026 — Marco Rubio: Hilary Benn's schedule references Marco Rubio: Secretary of State & Northern Ireland Minister to attend annual St. Patrick’s Day events in United States
- Mar 6, 2026 — Marco Rubio: Hilary Benn's schedule references Marco Rubio: Secretary of State announces appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
- Jan 20, 2026 — Marco Rubio: Hilary Benn's schedule references Marco Rubio: Secretary of State: It is right that we debate the way forward on legacy but it must be on the basis of the facts
Recent public schedule
Each entry links to its official source. Times are local where published.
Monday, June 22, 2026
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The Secretary of State announces the reappointment of the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the reappointment of David Johnstone as the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Recruitment of a new Commissioner to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of a new Commissioner to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland.
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“Our most important duty is to keep the public safe”: Benn announces £4m to support PSNI following public disorder
The UK Government has today announced a £4 million financial intervention in response to last week’s public disorder.
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Extension of appointments to the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC)
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today, 18 June, announced the extension of appointments to the Independent Reporting Commission
Friday, June 12, 2026
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UK celebrates recipients from Northern Ireland in HM The King's Birthday Honours List
81 people from Northern Ireland are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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UK Government releases a further £102.6 million for reform of NI public services
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
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Environment Secretary in Northern Ireland for UK–EU Reset talks
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.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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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
Monday, May 11, 2026
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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
Friday, May 1, 2026
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£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
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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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
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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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
Friday, April 24, 2026
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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
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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Northern Ireland start-up boost with new £50 million defence growth deal
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.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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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
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groups
Northern Ireland community and voluntary organisations will be able to bid for an additional £1.5 million in grant funding
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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Recruitment of four commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of four Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Secretary of State announces the extension of NIO Lead Non-Executive Board Member
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.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Minister’s Boston visit puts NI's tech sector in the spotlight
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.
Monday, March 16, 2026
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Over £50 million to help families struggling with soaring heating oil costs
Families to benefit from over £50 million to help people pay for the rising cost of heating oil.
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Secretary of State & Northern Ireland Minister to attend annual St. Patrick’s Day events in United States
The visits are an opportunity to underline the strong ties between Northern Ireland and the United States
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Protecting families from heating oil profiteering is top of the Prime Minister's agenda as he visits Belfast
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.
Monday, March 9, 2026
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UK Government publishes Terms of Reference for Patrick Finucane Inquiry
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has today [09 March] announced the Terms of Reference for the Patrick Finucane Inquiry
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Businesses in Northern Ireland urged to prepare for smoother GB-NI and EU trade
Negotiations underway on UK-EU deal to make trade easier, cheaper and quicker, with Northern Ireland at the heart of the talks
Saturday, March 7, 2026
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£100,000 fund to boost women’s involvement in public decision-making forums
NIO’s Engagement for Change Fund to promote leadership and advocacy development.
Friday, March 6, 2026
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Secretary of State announces appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
Monday, March 2, 2026
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£1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost Northern Ireland community and voluntary groups
Grant will enable a forum of Northern Ireland voluntary and community sector organisations to upskill other local groups and help them secure funding.
Friday, February 13, 2026
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Connect Fund awards nine community projects over £80,000
21 organisations have now received almost £500,000 in total for projects across the UK.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East-West Council
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.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Government moves to restore legal rights and remove unlawful immunity provisions
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.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Secretary of State: It is right that we debate the way forward on legacy but it must be on the basis of the facts
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
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Hilary Benn is the Northern Ireland Secretary of the United Kingdom, based in London, United Kingdom.
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