Northern Ireland Office

The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) is a government department in the UK responsible for representing the UK government in Northern Ireland. It handles political and security issues, supports the Northern Ireland Executive, and manages relations between the UK and Northern Ireland. The NIO works to promote stability, facilitate cooperation, and implement policies to support peace and governance following the Good Friday Agreement. It also ensures that UK government decisions are carried out in Northern Ireland, acting as a bridge between the UK government and Northern Ireland's local institutions.