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Back to SearchAlison Saunders
She's been described as the UK's most experienced criminal prosecutor, responsible for bringing some of the most infamous criminals to justice. But s…
12 years, 2 months ago
Jim Ratcliffe
He is one of a small number of people who has made it to both the North Pole and the South Pole. He runs ultramarathons. He climbs mountains. Oh, and…
12 years, 2 months ago
Andrew Mitchell
Last year, long-standing Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell was forced to resign his new job as Chief Whip after being accused of calling police officer…
12 years, 2 months ago
Rufus Norris
It's 40 years since the National Theatre was led by someone who wasn't a Cambridge graduate, but this week it was announced that Rufus Norris - who s…
12 years, 2 months ago
Maajid Nawaz
This week saw the surprising exit from the English Defence League of its leaders Tommy Robinson and Kevin Carroll. Instrumental in their decision to …
12 years, 3 months ago
Paul Dacre
A gifted journalist with his finger on the pulse of Middle England? Or 'the most dangerous man in Britain' as the Guardian newspaper has described hi…
12 years, 3 months ago
Hassan Rouhani
Iran's new president Hassan Rouhani has been centre of attention at the UN this week. He's promising a new approach to talks with the West over his c…
12 years, 3 months ago
Billy Connolly
Comedian Billy Connolly has announced new film and touring plans despite facing ill health. Mark Coles explores how Connolly has long used humour to …
12 years, 3 months ago
Sergei Lavrov
Mark Coles profiles Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, a key figure in the Syria crisis. Has this chain-smoking, vodka-loving diplomat managed t…
12 years, 4 months ago
Angela Merkel
Chris Bowlby profiles German Chancellor Angela Merkel - always underestimated, physicist and ruthless politician, the woman at the centre of the euro…
12 years, 4 months ago