New Year Honours13 Jan 2026Jackie Bird accepts MBE from Princess Royal at Windsor CastleThe 63-year-old, who formerly presented the BBC's Reporting Scotland, has become an MBE for services to broadcasting and to charities.13 Jan 202612 Jan 2026British Citizen Award for care packs charity founderMelanie Hersey, of Touch of Sparkle, is honoured for services to volunteering and charitable giving.12 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Nurse 'humbled' to be made MBE for 50 years of careSue Watson says she "never thought in a million years" she would named on the honours list.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026'Winning Polar Medal together is doubly nice'Prof John Woodward at Northumbria University is also a winner of this year's Polar Medal.7 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Artistic director had 'no concept' when MBE cameJonathan Patric Gilchrist of Birmingham Hippodrome thought his letter was from the Arts Council.7 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Does Sir Idris Elba have the King on speed dial?The actor was speaking to BBC Breakfast's Tim Muffett before his knighthood in the New Years Honours 2026.6 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Doctor championing patient safety made a dameDr Suzy Lishman says the honour is a wonderful way to start the new year.1 Jan 202631 Dec 2025'Inclusivity is our strength in a dangerous world'The UK Ministry of Defence director says she makes sure the armed forces are "rooted in integrity".31 Dec 202531 Dec 2025McIlroy's omission from honours list questionedAfter Rory McIlroy completed a career grand slam in 2025, there were calls for him to be knighted.31 Dec 2025...
