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Honor joined DFID in 2007 as a senior governance adviser and has worked in Bangladesh, South Sudan and policy division, where she was team leader for the public financial management and anti-corruption team. Most recently, Honor was the head of...
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
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The New Year Honours 2021 lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.
Information and guidance on the operation of the honours system.
This page provides information on how honours committees are made up and who the current members are.
Recent honours lists, reports on how honours operate and changes to the system, leaflets and details of how to make a nomination.
The importance of forensic science to the courts
Two jewellery businesses with an emphasis on creating bespoke commissions are the joint winners of the HALO Award 2023.
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Honours can be taken away from people who have done something to damage the honours system’s reputation. Taking an honour away is called ‘forfeiture’.
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
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The British Hallmarking Council's HALO award 2023 is open for submissions.
Winners demonstrate support for hallmarking excellence and help to protect consumers.
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