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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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Civilian gallantry awards recognise the bravery of people who’ve put…
You cannot nominate someone for a specific honour - that’s decided by the…
The lists of who’s received honours are published at New Year and on the…
Information and guidance on the operation of the honours system.
Details recommendations to improve organ utilisation across the UK.
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’.
Honours are revoked where an individual is deemed to have brought the honours system into disrepute. This page lists those whose honours have been forfeited.
Steven Boon has been made Freeman of the City of London at the Guild Hall -- the First Bahamian to ever receive this honour
A new call for evidence launched today aims to capture and consider views about how the duty of candour is honoured, monitored and enforced.
His Majesty The King will lead the nation, alongside the Prime Minister and defence chiefs, in a two-minute silence to remember those who died in conflict
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Over 100 people awarded for exceptional service to the UK overseas or internationally in The King’s Birthday Honours List.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Leona Lewis among those recognised on the Overseas and International Honours list.
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The Wales Reserves Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) is the enabling voice for reserves and cadets in Wales.
Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson unveils first official blue plaque outside London — to Daphne Steele, the first black matron in the NHS — in Ilkley, West Yorkshire
British Ambassador to Jordan, Bridget Brind OBE, spoke of the work the UK and Jordan are doing to advance our century-long friendship and partnership.
Secretary of State for Business and Trade congratulates those honoured
Armed Forces personnel and Defence civilians have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the New Year Honours list.
Armed Forces veterans are amongst those recognised for incredible service in this year’s HM The King’s Birthday Honours List 2023.
The Department for Business and Trade recognises Honours awarded to thirty-six businesses leaders, exporters and innovators.
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