Honours System Overhaul Aims for Greater Inclusivity | JQJO

Moni Mannings has been appointed to lead a new diversity and outreach committee for the UK honours system. The committee aims to make the awards more inclusive, addressing concerns about underrepresentation from regions outside London and those from working-class backgrounds. Analysis shows only 6% of higher awards went to people in northern England and 4% to those from working-class backgrounds. Mannings will advise on nominations to ensure the honours system better reflects the diversity of UK society.