Well known names from the worlds of showbiz, sport and politics are recognised along with figures from the arts, sciences and charity in New Year Honours list. Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 20, who played at the Duke of Sussex’s wedding becomes an MBE he is one of the youngest members to be recognised. (Image Jake Turney)
Singer Billy Ocean, and Mike Pender of 1960s band The Searchers become MBEs
Steve McQueen Occupation: Artist and film director – Turner Prize winner. Won Academy Award for 12 Years a Slave Baroness
Floella Benjamin Occupation: Actress, broadcaster and peer. Honour: Damehood for services to charity
Emmanuel AnyiaM-Osigwe –– Founder and Chairman of the British Urban Film Festival, awarded an MBE For services to the Black and Minority Ethnic Film Industry, in the New Years Honours List.
Actor Rudolph Walker, OBE. For services to Drama and to Charity. (London)
June Konadu Sarpong, MBE. Television Presenter. For services to Broadcasting. (London)
Nadiya Hussain Occupation: TV cook
Honour: MBE for services to broadcasting and the culinary arts
Ainsley Harriott Occupation: TV chef Honour: MBE for services to broadcasting and the culinary arts
Joanna Tufuo Abeyie. For services to Diversity in the Media and Creative Industries.
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