The Secretary of State @hilarybennmp's message to the people of Northern Ireland and the wider UK on the UK and Irish Governments’ Troubles legacy agreement. Read more here: https://t.co/mBnxvrofUb

Today is Armistice day. At 11am, a two-minute silence will be held at the cenotaph and at war memorials and public places all around the country to commemorate the end of hostilities of the Great War in 1918 and honouring all those who have died in war. #LestWeForget

Today, on Armistice Day, the nation will fall silent at 11am, as we honour those who gave their lives for our freedom. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

NIO Minister @Matthew_Patrick continued his engagement with NI Executive Ministers last week meeting with the Minister for @CommunitiesNI , and Minister for @deptinfra , to discuss their priorities and how UK Government can be a supportive partner in Government.

📢 THREE more community groups have been awarded nearly £64k through the Connect Fund! 👏 Castle Community Trust will support veterans in NI and GB, 👏 @JoinHerNetwork will support minority communities, 👏@NI_WBG to host a 4 nations summit. Read more: https://t.co/dYNmV07fh5

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State @Matthew_Patrick laid a wreath on behalf of the UK Government at today's annual Remembrance commemoration at Belfast City Hall. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem

Northern Ireland Secretary @hilarybennmp lays a wreath on behalf of His Majesty’s Government during the annual Remembrance Sunday commemoration in Enniskillen earlier today. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem

Today, we will all pause to honour the courage of those who served and sacrificed for our country. Lest we forget.

🌍 “Northern Ireland is a region of immense talent, resilience, and unique market advantage.” Secretary of State @hilarybennmp underlines UK Government’s full support for NI businesses @BelfastChamber Economic Conference yesterday. #InternationalTradeWeek @biztradegovuk

into the Middle East and Australia. During his visit to Leckey, he discovered how the firm is accessing both the UK and EU markets seamlessly, allowing it to expand its reach, supporting local employment, and remaining at the forefront of innovation in paediatric mobility. 2/2

To highlight International Trade Week, Secretary of State @hilarybennmp has visited several businesses to hear more about how dual market access is boosting NI businesses. At Camlin Group, he also heard more about the firm's ambitious growth plans and their recent expansion 1/2

Secretary of State @hilarybennmp buying a poppy at Belfast City Airport to support the local Poppy Appeal. As we approach Remembrance Sunday, we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served our nation. We will remember them.

👋 Are you a civic organisation, non profit or charity with an idea on how to connect communities in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK? 💡 You could get a grant from the @NIOgov Connect Fund, which has awarded almost £400k so far. ➡️ Apply here

Could your town be the UK’s first Town of Culture? Every town, big or small, has a unique story to tell UK Town of Culture will celebrate the unique creativity, history and identity of the places across the UK that shape our cultural landscape https://t.co/fDo4ILNf2M

For too long, too many people in towns across our country have been written out of our national story. That’s going to change. Today I’m announcing the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture competition. Get involved, and your town could take centre stage.

📸 Our October recap: 📜 The introduction of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill; 👏 Supporting community groups through the Connect Fund; 🤝 Welcoming European Foreign Ministers as part of the Western Balkans Summit; 👑 A royal visit from The Prince and Princess of Wales.

The Govt has extended the provision made under the Legacy Act allowing investigating bodies to complete post-investigative work until 30 April 2026. Read more below. https://t.co/8PagSjSqP7

🙌 Belfast community organisation @Rcitybelfast has an important role - leading on peacebuilding and reconciliation work with young people from Ardoyne, Shankill and Clonard. ☀️ The group supports a better, brighter shared future for Northern Ireland's young people.

Minister @Matthew_Patrick met with @NIExec Ministers from @healthdpt, @Economy_NI, @Justice_NI, @dptfinance, @Education_NI, @daera_ni, to hear more about their current priorities, and how UKG can be a supportive partner in Government.

🕊️@NIOgov Minister @Matthew_Patrick visited Belfast synagogue following the horrific terrorist attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur to express solidarity with Northern Ireland's Jewish community.

🔬 Minister @Matthew_Patrick visited @QUBelfast to explore their pioneering health innovation and data science work. The Minister saw first hand how they're translating cutting-edge research into real improvements for patient outcomes and public services across Northern Ireland.