Trade barrier talks with DUP in final stages, says Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris says package of proposals being formed with aim to restore power sharing The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023
Heaton-Harris says Government in ‘final stages’ of Framework engagement with DUP One of the main parts of the framework, the green/red lane system for the movement of goods, will become operational at ports on Sunday. The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
Family of dead para launch legal challenge to Northern Ireland legacy legislation The law, which is preventing an investigation into the murder of Pte Tony Harrison in 1991, is a breach of the ECHR, his family argue The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023
Council of Europe calls for repeal of Legacy Act immunity provisions The body’s Committee of Ministers expressed concerns that the act breached human rights obligations. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Heaton-Harris orders civil servants to seek views on ways to raise revenue Options include water charges, prescription fees, and increasing university tuition fees. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
Heaton-Harris calls on Irish government to support new legacy body The Government’s controversial legacy Bill received royal assent on Monday. The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Varadkar criticises ‘double standards’ applied to Irish and UK ministers Leo Varadkar spoke out at his party’s think-in event in Limerick. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove The Levelling Up Secretary made his remarks as he closed an investment conference in Belfast. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Investment summit a success despite political instability – Heaton-Harris Around 200 investors from across the world are attending the event in Belfast. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Investment summit crucial for tapping into NI’s global potential – Badenoch Around 200 investors will gather at the event in Belfast. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
Thousands of jobs and millions in funding announced for NI ahead of summit Wednesday’s investment summit will see 200 international delegates visit Belfast. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
Senior Irish and British ministers remain at odds over Taoiseach comments NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris termed comments by Leo Varadkar around Irish unity and Stormont as ‘unhelpful’. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
We are all entitled to offer views on constitutional future – Martin It came after Chris Heaton-Harris labelled Leo Varadkar’s comments on the issue ‘unhelpful’. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
EU, UK and Ireland ‘putting money where their mouth is’ with new funding Northern Ireland is set to receive close to £1 billion in new funding announced on Monday by Mr Sefcovic, the Taoiseach, and NI Secretary of state. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Northern Ireland to receive close to £1bn in peace funding The funding programme – PEACEPLUS – amounts to 1.14 billion euro and is designed to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 No-one has an alternative to the Legacy Bill, says Heaton-Harris Mr Heaton-Harris said despite the widespread opposition to the Legacy ill from politicians and victims, he has not been presented with an alternative.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Dublin comments ‘unhelpful’ amid efforts to restore Stormont – Heaton-Harris Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Stormont stalemate cannot be allowed indefinitely.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Policing crisis deepens as no-confidence vote passed in deputy chief constable Mark Hamilton was unable to attend a meeting of the Police Federation due to a medical procedure.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Brexit: Amazon and eBay sellers ‘refusing to ship to Northern Ireland’, ministers warned DUP MP Jim Shannon warned that Northern Ireland continues to be treated differently under arrangements with the EU to the detriment of shoppers.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 MPs urge UK Government to secure resources for PSNI after data breach Details of around 10,000 PSNI officers and staff were mistakenly published last month.
Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023 UK’s controversial Northern Ireland ‘legacy’ Bill: All you need to know The bill, which aims to reconcile the Troubles era legacy issues, would offer a conditional amnesty to accused killers.
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023 Government bailout will not solve NI’s financial problems – Chris Heaton-Harris The Northern Ireland Secretary was speaking at the British-Irish Association Conference.
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023 Moment of silence held to mark 25th anniversary of Omagh bombing Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, were killed by the bomb planted by the Real IRA in 1998.
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023 Lessons must be learnt from Omagh bomb tragedy 25 years on – Heaton-Harris It is a quarter of a century from the Real IRA atrocity – which cost the life of 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 King urged to refuse Royal Assent for Northern Ireland legacy Bill The Bill, which proposes immunity for Troubles offences, has been strongly opposed by victims of the conflict.