Keir Starmer has indicated he might issue a resignation honours list upon leaving Downing Street, contradicting his 2023 pledge not to do so. This comes as Andy Burnham is set to succeed him, having secured overwhelming nominations.
Firefighter Ho Wai-ho, killed in a deadly blaze, posthumously received the Medal for Bravery (Gold). Economist Lawrence Lau Juen-yee, fencer Ryan Choi Chun-yin, and cyclist Ceci Lee Sze-wing were also honored in Hong Kong's 2026 Honours List.
Kevin Sinfield has been awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours list for his extensive fundraising for motor neurone disease (MND) charities. The rugby league great has raised over £11m since 2020, inspired by his late friend Rob Burrow. Sinfield will continue his support for the MND community.
Healthcare campaigner Merope Mills has been made a CBE for her work on patient safety, particularly her advocacy for Martha's Rule. The initiative, inspired by her daughter Martha's death, allows patients and families to seek a second opinion, potentially saving hundreds of lives.
Kevin Sinfield, Malorie Blackman, and Julia Donaldson lead the King's Birthday Honours list. Sinfield is knighted for his rugby career and fundraising for MND charities, while Blackman and Donaldson are made dames for their services to literature. Several Lionesses, Charlotte Tilbury, Helen Mirren, and Don McCullin also receive honours.
