Honours system gets new role to make awards more inclusive

The UK government has introduced a new "diversity and outreach" committee to make the honours system more inclusive. The committee will aim to identify people and communities that are currently underrepresented in the system, with a focus on reaching out to diverse groups and ensuring the honours are more reflective of the broader population. The move comes amid concerns that the current honours system disproportionately recognizes individuals from privileged backgrounds. The new committee will work to address this imbalance by actively seeking nominations from a wider range of individuals and organizations, including those from underserved communities. The government hopes that this initiative will help to make the honours system more representative and accessible, recognizing the contributions of people from all walks of life. The changes are part of a broader effort to make the UK's systems of recognition and reward more inclusive and reflective of the country's diversity.