Representing the UK Govt in NI & supporting NI's interests in the UK. Supporting devolution, a stronger economy, keeping people safe & a shared future for all.
Today at 11am, we pause to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
For our tomorrow, they gave their today.
We will remember them.
🙌The NIO's Community Partnership Fund will award up to £1 million to @cooperationirl, @ruralaction_ni and
@NICVA to launch their ‘On the Radar: Pathways to Stronger Communities’ project.
🤝The initiative will empower hundreds of smaller groups across Northern Ireland. 1/2
Minister for Northern Ireland Sarah Owen laid a wreath on behalf of the UK Government at today's annual Remembrance commemoration at Belfast City Hall.
#LestWeForget#WeWillRememberThem
Baroness Anderson represented the UK Government at the War Memorial in The Diamond, Londonderry, laying a wreath for #RemembranceSunday.
The minister paused to remember and pay tribute to those men and women who gave their lives in service, and all those who continue to serve.
Northern Ireland Secretary @RhonddaBryant lays a wreath on behalf of His Majesty’s Government during the annual Remembrance Sunday commemoration in Enniskillen earlier today.
#LestWeForget#WeWillRememberThem
Today, on #RemembranceSunday, we remember all those who served and died for our country.
From past generations to those who wear the uniform today, we honour their courage, dedication and service.
We will remember them.
#LestWeForget
Secretary of State @RhonddaBryant joined Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD to mark the attestation of 36 new @PoliceServiceNI officers.
Marking 25 years, the UK Government remains steadfast in its support for the PSNI keeping all communities safe.
Secretary of State @RhonddaBryant hails PSNI anniversary as a 'major milestone' for Northern Ireland.
Read the full statement here: https://t.co/XRqfpeSwPw
🎉 The state-of-the art @Navantia_UK Resurgent Hall at Harland & Wolff has been officially opened by @DefenceHQ Minister Luke Pollard and @NIOgov Minister Sarah Owen MP.
🚢 It enables the building of 3 Royal Navy Fleet Solid Support programme ships.
https://t.co/K9MiSGRw3F
Minister for Northern Ireland Sarah Owen has been engaging with innovators, businesses and entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland to discuss the UK Budget’s economic boost for people and businesses.
@CSIT_QUB@AVEVAGroup@AwakenAngelsHQ
Today's Autumn Budget will:
✅ Support NI home heating oil users by removing the 4% tariff on kerosene.
✅Provide £270 million extra for vital NI priorities.
✅ Invest £7.5 million in @CSIT_QUB Cyber AI Hub and £1 million in an NI Investment Summit.
https://t.co/ENZ4D96b80
There have been @metoffice weather warnings for strong winds issued due to #StormBoelo.
- Amber warning for wind in Northern areas from 9pm tomorrow (Saturday) to 9pm Sunday
- Yellow warning for wind from 10am Saturday to 12pm Sunday.
Road users should take extra care especially along coastal routes.
Info and advice @TrafficwatchNI & @nidirect
Report an obstruction at: https://t.co/r7N3AI5xBW
The Secretary of State @RhonddaBryant held further constructive discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive parties today at Stormont in continued efforts to agree a budget.
He has committed to having further engagement with the parties after next week’s UK Budget.
Northern Ireland Budget -
NI Secretary @RhonddaBryant urges Northern Ireland Executive parties to agree a budget ahead of further discussions he will be having with them tomorrow.
#NorthernIreland
📢 Minister for Northern Ireland Sarah Owen addressed representatives from across the UK and Ireland at the 69th British Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Sheffield this week.
🤝 She spoke on democratic partnership across our isles, and the need for strong regional leadership.
Today, we remember the terrible tragedy of the Aberfan disaster and the 144 lives lost on 21 October 1966.
Heddiw, rydyn ni'n cofio trasiedi ofnadwy trychineb Aberfan a'r 144 bywydau a gollwyd ar 21 Hydref 1966.
As MP’s debate the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, we should never forget the people who are Living with the Legacy and what it means for them.
#LivingWithTheLegacy#NITroublesBill