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The foreign secretary in the running to be the next prime minister.
Jessie Buckley
Irish actress, singer and 2022 Mercury Prize nominee Jessie Buckley.
Kwasi Kwarteng
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Sir Mark Rowley
The new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley.
Giorgia Meloni
The right-wing leader who's on the verge of becoming Italy's first female prime minister.
Mark Fullbrook
The little-known political consultant taking on the role of No. 10's chief of staff.
Lula
The left wing, working class Brazilian aiming to become president once again.
Erling Haaland
Manchester City's Norwegian star striker, who has scored 20 goals in 13 games.
Jeremy Hunt
The chancellor, Surrey-based entrepreneur and protege of David Cameron.
Nicola Benedetti
The classical violinist taking on her biggest gig yet – director of the Edinburgh Festival
Kemi Badenoch
Is the controversial trade secretary and equalities minister a future PM?
Pat Cullen
The General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing.
Gareth Bale
The footballing superstar leading Wales into their first World Cup since 1958.
Joe Lycett
The comedian who threatened to shred £10K in David Beckham Qatar ambassador protest.
Olena Zelenska
The first lady of Ukraine.
Oliver Dowden
The minister organising the government response to the current wave of strikes.
Wes Streeting
The Shadow Health Secretary, tipped by many as a future Labour leader.
Nigella Lawson
The TV chef who told us to relax in the kitchen - especially at Christmas.
Sarah Lancashire
The actor behind some of our favourite female leads.
Paul Nowak
The new general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Paul Nowak.
Gillian Keegan
The new Education secretary, Gillian Keegan
Hanif Kureishi
The writer whose updates from his hospital bed are captivating the world.
Nan Goldin
The renowned photographer, film-maker and activist against the US opioid addiction crisis.
Chris Packham
The naturalist, broadcaster, author and campaigner.
Steve Barclay
The health secretary and former fusilier facing the flak over the NHS pay disputes.
Barry Keoghan
The Oscar and Bafta nominee from one of the toughest districts in Dublin.
Shirley J. Thompson
One of Britain's top composers, chosen to write new music for King Charles' coronation.
Angela McLean
The UK government's new chief scientific adviser and the first woman to hold the post.
Lesley Paterson
Triathlete and screenwriter whose debut film is nominated for nine Oscars.
Rachel Reeves
Shadow chancellor and former economist, who was a national chess champion aged 14.
Louise Casey
The author of hard-hitting social policy reviews, most recently on the Met Police.