Tag: honours
Tory donor and four Conservative MPs given honours
Businessman Mohamed Mansour has been given a knighthood, along with Mark Spencer and Philip Davies.
www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Liz Truss unveils resignation honours list
The ex-PM, who was in office for 49 days, gives supporters and former aides honours, sparking criticism.
www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Tim Martin: Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours
The pub chain founder and Brexit campaigner is recognised for services to hospitality and culture.
www.bbc.co.uk [...]
New Year Honours 2024: Derbyshire MPs recognised in list
They are receiving their respective accolades in recognition of their political and public service.
www.bbc.co.uk [...]
New-year honours: How does the UK honours system work?
How are the new-year, King's birthday and prime minister's resignation honours decided and awarded?
www.bbc.co.uk [...]
PMQs: Keir Starmer attacks Rishi Sunak over Boris Johnson honours list
The Labour leader accuses Rishi Sunak of failing to stand up to his predecessor over controversial peerages.
www.bbc.co.uk [...]
PM quizzed on honours for Truss budget ‘masterminds’
Sir Keir Starmer has asked Rishi Sunak if he will "buckle" to Liz Truss with regards to her honours list. The prime minister said anyone looking for " [...]
Boris Johnson resignation honours list published
Boris Johnson's resignation honours list published, with rewards for key allies including Priti Patel and Jacob Rees-Mogg
www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Liz Truss resignation honours list criticised by ex-aides
The former PM, who spent 49 days in office, has reportedly nominated four people for peerages.
www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Johnson critic Jeremy Wright knighted in Jubilee honours
Others who were on the ground in the country who are honoured include development director at the embassy Andrew McCoubrey, consul general Katrina Joh [...]
New Year Honours: Political veteran Frank Field given exclusive honour
The former Labour minister, a friend of late PM Margaret Thatcher, becomes a Companion of Honour.
www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Government fined £500,000 for New Year honours data breach
More than 1,000 New Year Honours recipients, including Sir Elton John and Gabby Logan, were affected.
www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Michael Fawcett: Charles' former aide quits charity amid honours inquiry
Michael Fawcett faces claims he offered to help a wealthy Saudi donor secure an honour.
www.bbc.co.uk [...]
New Yr Honours 2021: Damehood for Labour MP Angela Eagle
The Wallasey MP is recognised within the New Yr Honours Listing for her parliamentary service.
www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Kate Inexperienced: Honours system ‘offensive and divisive’
Shadow schooling secretary Kate Inexperienced has stated the honours system is hierarchical and the hyperlink to the British Empire was "hurtful to [...]