Honours are publised twice a year and are awarded for gallantry on the field of battle, for courage shown in civilian life, for business, sporting or creative achievement, for service in the community or for service to the Crown at home or abroad.

Click on the links in the menu to the left to explore the full 2012 New Year Honours list, as well as reading our guide to the British honours system.

The 2012 New Years honours list is courtesy of the London Gazette.

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