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The Latest Breaking News from New Year Honours

King declines Sir Idris Elba’s acting offer but hails him an ‘inspiration’

The celebrity, best known for his role as DCI John Luther in the BBC crime series Luther, was knighted in the New Year Honours.

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King Charles hails Idris Elba as an ‘inspiration’ during studio visit

The celebrity, best known for his role as DCI John Luther in the BBC crime series Luther, was knighted in the New Year Honours.

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball says she misses DJ Steve Wright ‘dearly’ on anniversary of his death

Wright was made an MBE for services to radio in the December 2023 New Year Honours list.

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Paul Elliott's 'Wonderful Shock' as ChuckleVision Star Receives MBE in New Year Honours

Paul Elliott, famous for ChuckleVision, receives an MBE in recognition of his charity work and decades of contributions to British comedy.

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Harry Potter and Star Wars actor Warwick Davis made an OBE in New Year Honours

Davis got his first break in Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi at the age of just 11.

Evening Standard

Idris Elba knighted in New Year Honours following campaign against youth violence

Idris Elba has been knighted in recognition for his services to young people

The Independent UK

Idris Elba and Lionesses lead new year honours list as more than 1,100 recognised

From champions of sports and the arts to foster carers, health workers and supporters of young people, a total of 1,157 recipients, from every part of the UK, have been awarded

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Richard Osman ‘absolutely thrilled’ by New Year Honours list recognition

Richard Osman has been appointed an OBE, having been recognised for his contributions to literature and broadcasting

The Independent UK

Harry Potter and Star Wars actor earns OBE in New Year Honours list

Warwick Davis has been recognised for his services to drama and charity

The Independent UK

TV house hunter Phil Spencer says MBE for charity work ‘very overwhelming’

The Location, Location, Location presenter was recognised in the New Year Honours for charitable services.

Evening Standard

Sainsbury’s boss among business leaders named in New Year Honours list

Simon Roberts has been made a CBE for services to the retail industry.

Evening Standard

New year honours list 2026 in full as hundreds awarded for service

Honours as part of orders of chivalry have been given by monarchs since the Middle Ages

The Independent UK

Every terror attack is sickening, says MI5 head at FBI director’s leaving event

Sir Ken McCallum, who was knighted in the latest New Year Honours, gave a speech at the leaving event for FBI director Christopher Wray on Friday.

Evening Standard

Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg avoids jail after abusing ex-wife over five years

Montpellier player made MBE in new year honours list previously pleaded guilty to domestic abuse of ex-partner Gillian Hogg

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New Year Honours 2025: Carey Mulligan, Stephen Fry and Myleene Klass among stars recognised

Honours have gone to a host of Team GB athletes, including runner Keely Hodgkinson, who was named the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year

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Alan Titchmarsh ‘thrilled to bits’ at CBE in New Year Honours

He is being honoured for services to horticulture and to charity.

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DJ Steve Lamacq says New Year Honours MBE is ‘incredible shock’

The 60-year-old presenter has been recognised for services to broadcasting and music venues.

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Head of MI5 knighted and artist becomes a dame among Scots in New Year Honours

They are among more than 100 Scots honoured in the list.

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The Independent UK

Gareth Southgate and Gerald Davies awarded knighthoods in New Year Honours

Nine-time Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft is made a CBE and Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson becomes an MBE.

Evening Standard

Inspector Morse star Kevin Whately made OBE in New Year Honours

The actor is recognised for services to drama and to charity.

Woman & Home

Famous Dames and women who have received royal honours, decorations and medals

From acting legends to women who have smashed through glass ceilings, the royals have honoured these pioneers and icons

Evening Standard

Dame Shirley Bassey admits she 'forgot to curtsy' after being overcome by nerves receiving honour from King

The Welsh singer, 87, was made a Companion of Honour in the New Year Honours list

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Mary Earps, Peter Shilton & Jeff Stelling: Find out football's full New Year Honours list

Players, staff, officials, managers and others have all been recognised for their services to the beautiful game in the UK

The National (Scotland)

Here's what all the different kinds of New Year Honours mean

Special honours are given to people who make outstanding contributions to their community and the country, with the New Year Honours acknowledging…

The National (Scotland)

More than 1000 recognised in New Year Honours list

MORE than 1000 people have been recognised in this year’s New Year Honours list, ranging from politicians, musicians and actors to senior…

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