BBC News·3 min read·medium
The honours system used to be too posh but I'm proof change is happening
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The UK honours system is undergoing a shift to become more inclusive, with a significant increase in awards granted to individuals from working-class backgrounds. Data shows that the percentage of higher-level honours recipients from these backgrounds has risen to 31% in 2026, up from 4% in 2025.
Image source, Jacquelyn Stanley Image caption, Clive Lawrence has been part of a drive to widen access to the honours system
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