LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Military Division of the New Year Honours List 2026 Royal Navy Awards Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most honourable order of the Bath As Knight Commander * Vice Admiral Michael Keith UTLEY, CB, OBE As Companion * Rear Admiral James Miles Benjamin PARKIN, CBE Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most excellent order of the British Empire As Kni...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) A Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) project manager who played a pivotal role in critical 'first-of-their-kind' science and technology solutions for military operations has been recognised in the King's New Year Honours list. Aimee Anderson has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by His Majesty King Charles III for helping pi...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Military personnel from across the three services have been recognised for their dedication andexceptionalservice in the New Years Honours List, published today. The many achievements includeprovidinglife-savinghumanitarian support toCaribbeanislands struck by a powerful hurricane, the firsteverfemaleintelligence officer to reach the rank ofGeneral Officer,andadult volunteerswho havechanged the lives of th...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Naloxone to be made accessible at homeless shelters and to the public in emergencies * Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids * Part of record £3.4 billion investment including in drug and alcohol treatment and education services Hundreds of people at risk of overdosing on opioids could be saved by providing homeless shelters with access to naloxone. The governmen...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Community champions up and down the country are being celebrated in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours List today. 1157 recipients have been awarded from every part of the UK, with a particular focus this year on those who have gone above and beyond for their communities. From foster carers to health workers, Lionesses to Red Roses as well as champions of the arts and supporters of young people, this year'...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Sarina Wiegman, the Head Coach of the England Women's football team, appointed an honorary Dame in recognition of her services to football * Dame Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, is made a Dame Grand Cross for her contribution to British foreign policy, and incoming Ambassador to the USA Dr Christian Turner is awarded with a Knighthood for his service in advancing...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 67 people from Wales who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King's New Years Honours List 2026 today. Those receiving honours in Wales include 29 year old Ffion Lucy Mitchell-Langford who received a BEM for her dedicated efforts to environmental and social justice in Wales and Julie Denley who receives a BEM at aged 56 for her commitment to reforming Mental Health s...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: January marks the second maintenance loan instalment for many students whose courses started in autumn - and the first payment for those starting courses in January - making this a period where scammers will be targeting students. Each year, SLC pays billions of pounds directly into students' bank accounts. Scammers take advantage of these payment windows by sending out convincing text messages, emails and phone...
LONDON, Dec. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Hospitals usingAI toimprove planning and tackle bottlenecks inA&E departments as government delivers NHS fit for the future * Forecasting tool in use across 50 NHS organisationsspeeding uptreatment times for patients * Latest milestone for the Prime Minister's AI Exemplars programme, using AI to improve lives and modernise services across health, justice, taxand planning. Patients could be seen quicker this wi...
LONDON, Dec. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * State-of-the-art military artillery that can move at speeds of up to 100km/h secured under £52 million contract. * Joint deal speeds up delivery of military kit to both the UK and Germany - demonstrating deepening defence cooperation. * Partnership strengthens NATO capabilities of collective defence - strengthening interoperability. Military artillery that can fire on the move and hit targets 70km away ha...