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UK celebrates community change-makers from across the UK in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

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.

Scottish Secretary congratulates King's Birthday Honours recipients

More than 100 Scots who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List

Recipients from Wales celebrated in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

More than 80 people from Wales are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List for 2026.

MHRA scientific leader recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours

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.

UK celebrates recipients from Northern Ireland in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

81 people from Northern Ireland are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026

Honours recognition for Dstl personnel

Advances in submarine and missile developments are among the achievements of Dstl staff in the latest Honours.

PM call with Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 12 June 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to Taoiseach Micheál Martin this afternoon.

UK to set end date for imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel via third countries

The Government has today confirmed the timeline for phasing in its ban on imports of refined oil derived from Russia, as part of the recently announced package of sanctions to further squeeze Putin’s war machine. 

UK to roll out Dutch-style employment support across Britain

Young Brits are set to benefit from Dutch style employment support as the Government steps up localised support to tackle rising NEET numbers.

Disqualified director jailed for £3 million fraud which helped bankroll lavish lifestyle with chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce

Two men sentenced in insolvency fraud and money laundering conspiracy

Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MP opens Europe’s biggest drone testing centre in Swindon, learning lessons from the Ukraine and Iran conflicts.

Government welcomes hospitality and tourism sector plans to further strengthen its safety standards to prevent violence against women and girls

At a meeting of leading figures from the UK’s hospitality, tourism and night-time economy sectors, ministers heard the industry’s plans to further bolster safety standards across the industry.

Lower dose needle-free allergy treatment approved for younger children

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of the adrenaline nasal spray under close review.  

Change of Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: Belinda Lewis

Ms Belinda Lewis has been selected to become the next Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

Tax Minister to owners of dodgy shops: “We are coming for you”

HMRC crackdown targets criminals exploiting the high street.

Britain powers ahead on AI with billions of pounds of new investment and thousands of jobs secured as London Tech Week wraps up

More than £6 billion of new investment and around 8,000 new jobs have been announced this week, as companies from around the world choose to build, hire and scale here.

Tough US-style courts to crack down on repeat offenders

The public will be better protected from crime under a major expansion of tough Texas-style courts which will see thousands of offenders monitored by judges.

New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

Biodiversity, conservation and human influences on the natural world among the topics of study, as public encouraged to have their say on the new qualification.