Hilary Benn

Those remaining medicines which are at risk of withdrawal will be covered by the two new schemes.

Benn said he made "no apology" for working with the Irish government.

The government is bringing a case over the release of intelligence relating to the 1994 murder of Paul Thompson.

By 2027, 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland could be able to vote, if motions are passed.

Sean Brown was shot dead in 1997 after being abducted outside a GAA club in County Londonderry.

Siobhan Brown, whose father was abducted outside a GAA club and shot dead, says the government treated the family with disrespect.

Judges told the NI secretary to reconsider a decision not to hold an inquiry into the GAA official's murder.

Secretary of State Hilary Benn hosted Tánaiste Simon Harris and Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan.