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UK and Irish governments ‘working intensively’ to find agreement on legacy

Tanaiste Simon Harris met political leaders in Belfast on Monday to discuss ongoing efforts to shape mechanisms for dealing with legacy issues.

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VE Day marked with events across Northern Ireland

Secretary of State Hilary Benn undertook a number of visits across the day.

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UK Government says it will seek Supreme Court appeal over Sean Brown inquiry

Appeal Court judges affirmed an earlier High Court ruling compelling the Government to hold a public inquiry into Sean Brown’s killing.

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Brown family ‘vindicated’ after court orders Government to set up public inquiry

The widow and children of murdered GAA official Sean Brown urged Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn against taking the case to the Supreme Court.

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Court of Appeal affirms ruling on public inquiry in Sean Brown case

The Appeal Court judges said the order compelling Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn to establish an inquiry would come into effect on June 2.

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Sean Brown’s family criticise Government move over public inquiry ruling

The GAA official was murdered by loyalists in 1997.

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Government moves to secure Supreme Court appeal option in Sean Brown case

Judges in Belfast have ruled that NI Secretary Hilary Benn is acting unlawfully in failing to hold a public inquiry into Mr Brown’s murder.

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Thousands march to derelict Casement Park to demand its redevelopment

A rally heard calls to end the long delays around rebuilding the gaelic games venue in west Belfast.

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Benn ‘taking steps’ to ensure ICRIR can investigate Sean Brown murder

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said he is ‘carefully considering’ a recent judgment from the Court of Appeal in Belfast.

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PM urged to ‘do the right thing’ and order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

The GAA official was abducted and murdered by loyalists in Co Londonderry in 1997

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Benn: NI gains from Windsor Framework will face consequences of US tariffs

Conservative former Northern Ireland secretary Sir Julian Smith said the Windsor Framework arrangements provide ‘a unique competitive advantage’.

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Government failure to order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder ‘cannot stand’

The GAA official was murdered in 1997 by loyalists.

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MP calls for ‘statutory protection’ for British soldiers following Clonoe ruling

Conservative former minister Sir David Davis said he would find it hard to imagine a ‘more clear cut case’.

Evening Standard

Starmer: Gov ‘looking carefully’ at EU tariffs on US as concerns raised for NI

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn warned ‘there is an issue in respect to Northern Ireland’ if the EU brings in countermeasures.

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Hilary Benn warns of ‘issue’ for NI if EU imposes tariffs in US trade dispute

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said ‘there is an issue in respect to Northern Ireland’ if the EU imposes retaliatory tariffs on the US.

The Independent UK

Design work on Irish language station signs halted due to potential legal action

Infrastricture Minister Liz Kimmins gave the go-ahead for the signage last week, but it has led to a row among Stormont Executive ministers.

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Legal duty to bring Irish language signs decision to Executive – Little-Pengelly

Controversy has flared after Sinn Fein minister Liz Kimmins announced dual language signage will be installed at Belfast’s Grand Central Station.

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Welfare reform is something that has to be done – Benn

The Northern Ireland Secretary was speaking during a visit to Londonderry.

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Families say they have been told Loughgall legacy inquest will be restored

Families of those killed in the SAS attack met with Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn on Monday.

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King learns about latest cancer research as visit to Northern Ireland continues

During a packed day of engagements, Camilla hosted an event for survivors of domestic abuse and she and Charles also tested their baking skills.

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UK ambassador to US will ‘help drive investment’ in Northern Ireland

‘There is little doubt that this is a really exciting time to realise even more the potential of Northern Ireland,’ said Lord Peter Mandelson.

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Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism

Sport falls within the responsibilities of the DUP minister’s Department of Communities.

The Independent UK

EU needs ‘strategic approach’ over alcohol tariff dispute, Martin says

Irish premier Micheal Martin has called for the EU to adopt a ‘strategic approach’ around US tariffs.

Evening Standard

Casement Park rebuild not being held back because of me – communities minister

The Stormont Executive committed to redevelop Casement Park in 2011.

Evening Standard

NI Secretary to take part in St Patrick’s Day events in US

The Northern Ireland Office said investment, trade and economic growth is at the top of Hilary Benn’s agenda.

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