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Honours
Members of the Jewish community from business to social enterprise have been recognised in The Queen's Birthday Honours List. Among those getting a royal nod are former national newspaper editor Eve Pollard and neurologist Dr Oliver Sacks.

Dr Jean de Gunzburg New Pres for ORT
Jewish educational organisation World ORT has elected Dr Jean de Gunzburg, a French-born, London-based scientist and businessman as its new president. De Gunzburg, who previously served as deputy president, takes over from Sir Maurice Hatter.
Rex Newmark Newmark in BB
Jewish Big Brother contestant Rex Newmark is hoping to win his way to his fellow contestants' stomachs - by cooking for them while they are in the house. Newmark is head chef of Beach Blanket Babylon with two branches in London.

Passing exams
More than 100 members of staff working for Norwood which supports children and adults with disabilities have passed their National Vocational Qualification. The staff members were recognised at two recent events in north west London and Berkshire.
Cow Kosher price reductions
Kosher consumers look set to benefit from a price reduction in the fees supervising organisation The London Board for Shechita charges for its services. The cost of supervising the production of lamb and beef has dropped by around 10%.