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What UK-wide services does Northern Ireland benefit from?

Short answer

Many, including defence, MI5, the passport service, the consular network, the Bank of England and sterling, HMRC, the UK Supreme Court, the Met Office, HM Coastguard and UK research funding.

What we know Fact

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Sources

  1. Northern Ireland Act 1998, Schedule 2 (excepted matters)
  2. Northern Ireland Act 1998

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