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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lizzie Dearden

Home Office chief among civil servants awarded knighthood in New Year Honours

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The head of the Home Office has been given a knighthood following a tumultuous year for the department.

Permanent secretary Sir Matthew Rycroft was among several civil servants named in the New Year Honours, including officials from Border Force and a Home Office legal adviser.

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