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The Special EU Programmes Body has today announced almost £15m (€17.4m) of funding to Belfast City Council in the latest award through the €1.14bn PEACEPLUS Programme. The funding will support Belfast City Council's Action Plan, which aims to help build a compassionate, culturally
🤝 The continued support from the US for the Northern Ireland peace process is deeply valued by the UK Government. Today, Fleur Anderson MP met with James Applegate from US Consulate Belfast in their first official meeting.
The UK Government is committed to supporting the Executive and the Lough Neagh Partnership to tackle the problems facing Lough Neagh. Today, Fleur Anderson MP visited Lough Neagh and met with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA to discuss the impact of the algae bloom and possible solutions.
The Secretary of State Hilary Benn has announced new appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and the Equality Commission. Read more below: 👉 Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission: gov.uk/government/new… 👉 Equality Commission for Northern Ireland: gov.uk/government/new…
👇 Secretary of State Hilary Benn comments on the resignation of Danny Kinahan. gov.uk/government/new…
🇬🇧 🇮🇪 Speaking at this year's British-Irish Association Conference, Hilary Benn declared a "new chapter" in UK-Ireland relations, calling on both countries to take “inspiration from those who did make the impossible possible 26 years ago.” gov.uk/government/new…