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Guidance on providing personal information if you're nominating someone who lives or works abroad for an honour
The MOD remains committed to honouring Churchill's historic pledge with the Ilford Park Polish Home.
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’.
This series brings together all documents relating to ministerial hospitality.
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.
NRS Board Member, Dr Fiona Rayment, has been appointed DBE by His Majesty the King for services to the nuclear industry.
Recent honours lists, reports on how honours operate and changes to the system, leaflets and details of how to make a nomination.
Fiona Bloor and Terry Thatcher from the UKHO have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
Details recommendations to improve organ utilisation across the UK.
HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 recognises community champions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK.
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