diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index c5e8645138..4a52153868 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+Changes between 5.4.0 and 5.4.1
+===============================
+This release starts preparations for Willie 6. See http://willie.dftba.net/willie_6.html
+Core changes (for users):
+* Regression which prevented SSL verification from being disabled is fixed
+
 Changes between 5.3.0 and 5.4.0
 ===============================
 This release starts preparations for Willie 6. See http://willie.dftba.net/willie_6.html
diff --git a/willie/__init__.py b/willie/__init__.py
index bf6bf8d9e4..c8e5230214 100644
--- a/willie/__init__.py
+++ b/willie/__init__.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 import traceback
 import signal
 
-__version__ = '5.4.0-git'
+__version__ = '5.4.1'
 
 
 def run(config, pid_file, daemon=False):