Are top honours winners too posh and too southern?
In the latest New Year Honours only 6% of higher awards ... Members of the British Empire (MBEs) and British Empire Medals.
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Pros and cons of the British honours system
Some feel uncomfortable because the UK honours system has its roots in the British Empire. The first black footballer to play for Liverpool, Howard Gayle, who went on to campaign against racism in ...
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Moves to drop 'Empire' from King's honours being considered
The honours reform would be the first change to the Order of the British Empire since it was ... organisations and public service outside the civil service. There are five levels, from Knight ...
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New Year Honours
An analysis of those awarded the "higher" honours reveals a significant social ... Corinne Rowe has volunteered with the British Red Cross for more than 50 years. Alex Holmes says people from ...
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How we assess UK honours
We invite you to suggest British Red Cross staff or volunteers to be submitted for National Honours. We will share your submission with our Awards and Honours Panel. Anyone may make a suggestion ...