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

🚨NEW: Minister for Northern Ireland Fleur Anderson MP speaks to our Chief Reporter James. 🤝The Minister met with the African and Caribbean Support Organisation NI in Belfast: - Where is Programme for Government? - Disorder and violence across NI. - Racism in our

🤝 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 Magnificent SEVEN 🥇 🥇 🥇 🥇 🥈 🥉 🥉 With seven medals won at #Paris2024, we want to congratulate all NI Olympians who participated in the #Olympics, it was a joy to watch you all perform on the biggest stage!

🤞 The very best of luck to all students awaiting their AS / A-Level results later today. 👏 We hope all your hard work and determination pays off and you get the grades you want! #ResultsDay24

Congratulations from the Education Minister Paul Givan to all the young people across Northern Ireland receiving A Level, AS Level and BTEC results today. CCEA

🌏 🎉 The #BelfastMela is an important event on the festival calendar as it celebrates the rich diversity that Belfast has to offer. 🎶 The Secretary of State Hilary Benn was given a tour of the vibrant music, dancing and performances at this year’s festival. Arts Ekta

🎉 Step right up and see the fantastic costumes and performances during the #BelfastMela Carnival! #NorthernIreland

📅 Today is an important day for all students across #NorthernIreland waiting on their GCSE results. 🤞 We want to wish you the best of luck and we hope your hard work pays off!

🎭 As #BelfastMela continues, Fleur Anderson MP was delighted to attend the performance of Citadels of the Sun, a collaboration between musicians from India and Ireland. 🤝 The Minister also heard more about the work of Arts Ekta in celebrating cultural diversity in NI.

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.

Today marks 33 years since Ukraine declared independence. The United Kingdom’s support for Ukraine has not and will not waver. We stand with you and will continue to stand with you until a just and lasting peace.

🥇 The #Paris2024 Paralympics will bring together the world’s best Paralympians to compete for gold. 🤞 The very best of luck to all Paralympians representing #NorthernIreland in the upcoming games!

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…