Hilary Benn18 Oct 2024Parties have responsibility to protect children, says NI SecretaryThe NI Secretary says to put the reputation of an institution above the protection of children and vulnerable people is "absolutely wrong".18 Oct 2024Northern Ireland Politics18 Oct 2024Benn meets Free Presbyterian Church on school fee taxesIndependent Christian schools in Northern Ireland are among those set to be affected by VAT changes.18 Oct 2024Northern Ireland23 Sep 2024Troubles legacy body won't be scrapped - NI secretaryHilary Benn rejects calls to scrap the new commission investigating troubles killings.23 Sep 2024Northern Ireland23 Sep 2024'Stop dodging unification timeline' - McDonald tells LabourThe Sinn Féin leader was speaking at a fringe event in Liverpool at the Labour Party conference.23 Sep 2024Northern Ireland Politics19 Sep 2024No inquiry into loyalist murders of four CatholicsNorthern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn says a public inquiry “is not the best way to proceed”.19 Sep 2024Northern Ireland11 Sep 2024Q&A: The murder of Pat FinucanePat Finucane's death was one of the most controversial killings during the Troubles.11 Sep 2024Northern Ireland1 Aug 2024Troubles pension scheme extended by two yearsNI Secretary Hilary Benn extends the deadline of a victims' pension scheme to August 2026.1 Aug 2024Northern Ireland Politics29 Jul 2024Government drops Troubles Legacy Act ruling appealHilary Benn says the government will no longer challenge a ruling that declared parts of the act unlawful. 29 Jul 2024Northern Ireland Politics11 Jul 2024NI secretary to 'reset and strengthen' Irish relationsNI Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with Tánaiste Micheál Martin at Hillsborough Castle.11 Jul 2024Northern Ireland Politics