LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Rachel Blake gave her backing to the growth of the mutuals and co-ops sector and doubling its size at the Co-op Congress today - an annual event which brings together leaders, practitioners, and innovators to explore shared challenges and opportunities. Mutuals and co-operatives are businesses or organisations owned and run by their members, and they play an important role in strengthening local economies and gi...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Eighty four people from Wales who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours List 2026 today. Those receiving honours in Wales include: Julia Jones, from Dyfed, who was awarded a BEM for services to Music after establishing the Llandeilo Fawr Festival of Music; and, Karl Lester from Conwy who was awarded a MBE for voluntary services to Mountain Rescu...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Community change-makers up and down the country are being celebrated in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours List today, with 1182 recipients awarded from every part of the UK. These recipients have contributed significantly to their communities, going above and beyond in delivering positive change to benefit others. Their involvement in their local areas includes fostering children in need, alleviating hygi...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments: * Dame Angela Eagle DBE MP as Minister of State (Security Minister) jointly in the Home Office and the Cabinet Office * Stephen Morgan MP as Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs * Calvin Bailey MBE MP as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Defence * Jade Botterill MP as a Junior Lord o...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 81 people from Northern Ireland who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours List 2026 today. Those receiving honours in Northern Ireland include David Workman, a 74 year-old, who was awarded a BEM for services to rugby and to community relations in Ballynahinch; Susan Lagdon who was awarded an MBE for services to ending violence against women and ...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Staff from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have been recognised for their achievements with an award in the King's Birthday Honours and commendations by the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS). Nicholas Goddard, a principal scientist specialising in underwater systems, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Nicolas works on current and future generation submarine...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr Nicola Rose, Executive Director of Science and Research at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), has been appointed an OBE in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours, for services to science and public health. She has played a major role in shaping the UK's regulatory science research, and in the global response to emerging viral diseases. A globally respected leader in regulatory science, ...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Royal Navy Awards Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most excellent order of the British Empire As Knight Commander * Vice Admiral Andrew Jeffery KYTE CB Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most honourable order of the Bath As Companions * Rear Admiral Robert Alexander LAUCHLAN * Major General Paul Patrick LYNCH MC, Royal Marines * Rear Admiral ...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has congratulated all those Scots recognised in His Majesty's Birthday Honours list. Paying tribute to the breadth of individuals honoured, from sporting legends to community volunteers, Mr Alexander said: I am delighted to congratulate all those Scots who have been recognised in His Majesty's Birthday Honours. With Scotland qualifying for the World Cup for the first time ...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In a landmark moment for education, young people will soon be able togrow theknowledge andskillsthey need for future careers shaped byscience,technologyand environmental change,as thenewNatural History GCSE is one step closer to being taught in classrooms. The new qualification will seepupils'study three core areas: habitats and wildlife in the UK, human influence on the natural world,andwill include the ...