Politics
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How Northern Ireland’s archives work
agendaNi sums up the process for handling public records and the forthcoming change from a 30-year rule to a 20-year…
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Humphrey Atkins’ brief from 1979
Peter Cheney examines the brief for Mrs Thatcher’s first Secretary of State, Humphrey Atkins, who arrived in 1979. Despite the…
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Encouraging compromise in 1979
Financial pressure and public opinion could help to persuade the UUP and SDLP to compromise on power-sharing, according to the…
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Assembly scrutinises welfare reform
A special Assembly committee on the Welfare Reform Bill is working to a deadline of 22 January as MLAs consider…
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Theresa Villiers interview: time to grasp the opportunities
Theresa Villiers takes a firm line on welfare reform and calls on the business community to use Coalition Government policy…
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Autumn Statement: austerity extended
Deeper cuts in public spending and social security are on the way but extra capital funding should provide a boost…
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Where is integration in the education reform plans?
The Integrated Education Fund calls for the sector to be represented fairly in the reshaping of education. The Education Minister…
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European market integration: Sue Harrison seeks local views
Views from local stakeholders are needed to inform UK energy policy in Europe, DECC’s chief negotiator Sue Harrison told the…
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DECC publishes gas strategy
The UK Government has re-affirmed the role of gas in supporting the decarbonisation of the electricity generation sector by 2030…
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Health Minister Edwin Poots: make your views known on Transforming Your Care
The Health Minister wants to hear your views on his proposals to reshape services in Northern Ireland. Changing the practices,…
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