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UK ministers met Northern Ireland leaders in Belfast on Jan. 22, 2026, to boost collaboration on education, trade, and funding ahead of the East-West Council.
UK government ministers met with Northern Ireland leaders and visited schools ahead of the East-West Council in Belfast on January 22, 2026, focusing on collaboration across the UK.
The meeting, part of the council established under the Safeguarding the Union command paper, addressed shared challenges including a £16.6 million funding package for internal market trade, £2.25 million for Intertrade UK, and a school twinning pilot to improve reading.
The Northern Ireland Office’s Connect Fund, offering up to £500,000 in grants, remains open for applications until February 12.
Ministers emphasized strengthening relationships, education cooperation, and support beyond financial aid.
Los ministros del Reino Unido se reunieron con los líderes de Irlanda del Norte en Belfast el 22 de enero de 2026, para impulsar la colaboración en materia de educación, comercio y financiación antes del Consejo Este-Oeste.