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Former Tesco boss Dave Lewis knighted after turning around grocery giant

Former Tesco boss Dave Lewis knighted after turning around grocery giant

Mr Lewis was dubbed ‘Drastic Dave’ for major cost-cutting at the start of his leadership.

Pregnant women can take Covid vaccine ‘when potential benefits outweigh risks’

Pregnant women can take Covid vaccine ‘when potential benefits outweigh risks’

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should have an individual discussion with their healthcare professional, the regulator advises.

Camilla hails ‘incredible’ Maggie’s Centres founder at Pride of Scotland Awards

Camilla hails ‘incredible’ Maggie’s Centres founder at Pride of Scotland Awards

Dame Laura Lee was given the outstanding contribution gong by the Duchess of Cornwall during a presentation at Clarence House.

Royal Navy bomb disposal expert made MBE

Royal Navy bomb disposal expert made MBE

Under Lieutenant Commander Sean ‘Central’ Heaton’s leadership, divers have rendered safe or disposed of nearly 16,000 potentially explosive items.

Sir Keir Starmer warns MPs to not ‘hide’ from supporting ‘thin’ Brexit deal

Sir Keir Starmer warns MPs to not ‘hide’ from supporting ‘thin’ Brexit deal

The Labour leader issued a warning about the consequences of not supporting legislation to enact the post-transition period agreement.

Weekly Covid-19 deaths rising again, ONS figures show

Weekly Covid-19 deaths rising again, ONS figures show

Six of the nine regions in England have seen a week-on-week increase.

TUC urges Government to ‘reset’ the country in wake of virus crisis

TUC urges Government to ‘reset’ the country in wake of virus crisis

Pay and conditions should be improved, and zero hours contracts banned, according to Frances O’Grady.

Fundraiser aged 106 made MBE for 60 years of service to charity

Fundraiser aged 106 made MBE for 60 years of service to charity

Anne Baker has been raising money for the NSPCC for more than half a century.

Johnson urges MPs to back his trade deal with Brussels

Johnson urges MPs to back his trade deal with Brussels

The Government is seeking to rush ratification of the agreement through Parliament in a single day.

More to be vaccinated faster – officials approve new jab rollout plan

More to be vaccinated faster – officials approve new jab rollout plan

But Pfizer has said it did not test the ‘alternative’ dosing regimen.

The British honours system: How does it work?

The British honours system: How does it work?

Honours as part of orders of chivalry have been given by monarchs since the middle ages.

Knighthood tops bumper year for F1 ace Lewis Hamilton

Knighthood tops bumper year for F1 ace Lewis Hamilton

The racing driver finally becomes a knight of the realm while those fighting Covid-19 are honoured along with stars of the big and small screen.

Sister of murdered MP Jo Cox named an MBE for tackling social isolation

Sister of murdered MP Jo Cox named an MBE for tackling social isolation

Kim Leadbeater was honoured for promoting social cohesion and combatting loneliness after far-right loner Thomas Mair killed her sister in 2016.

OBEs for food allergy campaigners Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse

OBEs for food allergy campaigners Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse

The couple are honoured for their charity work after daughter Natasha, 15, had an allergic reaction and died after eating a baguette.

University of Stirling principal receives knighthood

University of Stirling principal receives knighthood

Professor Gerry McCormac is being recognised for leadership in higher education.

OBE couple own business on minimum wage ‘named and shamed’ list

OBE couple own business on minimum wage ‘named and shamed’ list

St Johnstone Football Club and hairdressers named in the New Year Honours list are among the employers who failed to pay staff the minimum wage.

Scots named in New Year Honours list

Scots named in New Year Honours list

A former MP and the University of Stirling’s vice chancellor have been made knights in the New Year Honours list.

The pandemic’s problem solvers recognised in New Year Honours list

The UK’s top scientists as well as a host of inventive entrepreneurs were honoured for their work helping the nation through the crisis.

Experts looking out for the wellbeing of NHS staff to receive honours

Experts looking out for the wellbeing of NHS staff to receive honours

People who realised the mental health impact of Covid-19 on frontline workers are among those named in the New Year’s Honours List.

Scots recognised for Covid-19 work in New Year Honours

Scots recognised for Covid-19 work in New Year Honours

Work to be recognised include introducing a new method of reaching vulnerable people through the pandemic.

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