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NHS lauded as ‘cornerstone of national life’ at Westminster Abbey ceremony
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer both read lessons during the service.
Ex-music teacher ‘over the moon’ after charity single leads to OBE
Paul Harvey, 83, has raised more than £1.5 million for dementia services.
Sir Ben Okri: Being honoured means helping the human race to be more civilised
The Nigerian-born writer has been made Knight Bachelor in the King’s birthday honours for services to literature.
Davina McCall says being made an MBE for broadcasting work ‘means a great deal’
Ever since her role as the inaugural presenter of Big Brother in 2000, McCall has been a stalwart of British television.
Line Of Duty’s Vicky McClure made MBE for charity and TV work
The actress was recognised for services to drama and to charity.
Novelist Ian McEwan ‘delighted’ to be made a Companion of Honour
The writer was recognised for services to Literature.
Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce hopes MBE highlights ‘many difficulties’ of autism
The radio DJ’s son was diagnosed with autism as a toddler.
Northern Irish performer Peter Corry says MBE is testament to the power of music
The entertainer says being made an MBE is a testament to the power of music.
Fundraiser, 106, ‘flattered’ after getting British Empire Medal
Joan Willett, a former teacher who has survived two heart attacks, has been awarded a BEM for her charitable fundraising.
Literary giant Martin Amis given knighthood before death at 73
He was given the honour for services to literature.