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David Sterling retired as head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service in August after 42 years with the organisation.

Jolene Miller went back to her old job because she knew her skills would be useful in the crisis.

David Maguire supported health staff and vulnerable people during lockdown from his Glasgow eatery.

The Body Coach started out as a fitness trainer when, sometimes, nobody would attend his bootcamps.

They have helped inform the Government with its coronavirus policies.

This year’s list was postponed from June in order to include people who have been instrumental in the fight against Covid-19.

Dabirul Islam Choudhury raised more than £420,000 for Covid-19 relief.

Alison Williams set up the Rainbow Boxes charity to provide patients with iPads, toiletries and other essentials.

Olivia Strong, 27, said the honour is ‘really special’.

He is often referred to as the British Elvis Presley.

Eddie Harper said he was ‘very pleased and surprised’ at the news.

Ashleigh Linsdell started For The Love of Scrubs when she and colleagues were struggling with unsuitable personal protective equipment.

Professor Muffy Calder said the coronavirus pandemic highlights the value of science.

The former pub landlord’s online quiz became a lockdown phenomenon by bringing tens of thousands of people together.

The indefatigable 94-year-old presenter continues to make acclaimed programmes on the natural world.

The great auk, which was hunted to extinction in the mid-19th century for its feathers, was sold at auction in Gloucestershire.

The beer giants will merge by the end of this month after getting the go-ahead from officials.

Boris Johnson says he wants an agreement by the time of next week’s EU summit in Brussels.

Rishi Sunak will detail ‘the next stage’ of the Jobs Support Scheme on Friday, ahead of new restrictions expected for the hospitality sector.

ONS figures estimate that GDP was up by 2.1% during the month.