Remarkable people
Biographies of notable people — their path, achievements and key facts.
Somerset Council
Politics and Administration
Somerset Council, known until 1 April 2023 as Somerset County Council, is the unitary authority that governs the district of Somerset, which occupies the southern part of the ceremonial county of the
Barnet London Borough Council
Politics and Administration
Barnet London Borough Council, also known as Barnet Council, is the local authority for the London Borough of Barnet in Greater London, England. The council has been under Labour majority control sinc
Refugee Council
Politics and Administration
The Refugee Council is a UK based organisation which works with refugees and asylum seekers. The organisation provides support and advice to refugees and asylum seek
The National Electoral Council
Politics and Administration
The National Electoral Council (CNE) is the head of one of the five branches of government of Venezuela under its 1999 constitution. It is the institution that has the responsibility of overseeing and
Newham London Borough Council
Politics and Administration
Newham London Borough Council /ˈnjuːəm/ ( listen) is the local authority for the London Borough of Newham. It is a London borough council, one of 32 in the United Kingdom
Westminster City Council
Politics and Administration
Westminster City Council is the local authority for the City of Westminster in Greater London, England. The city is divided into 20 wards, each electing three councillors. The coun
Camden London Borough Council
Politics and Administration
Camden London Borough Council, also known as Camden Council, legally The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Camden, is the local authority for the London Borough of Camden in Greater London,
London Councils
Politics and Administration
London Councils is the local government association for Greater London, England. It is a cross-party organisation that represents London's 32 borough councils and the City of London. It was
Craig Counsell
Manager for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB)
Craig John Counsellis an American former professional baseball player and current manager for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was previously the manager for the Milwaukee Brewers a...
Eliza Coupe
American actress
Eliza Coupe(/ˈkuːp/)[1] is an American actress, comedian and model, known for playing Jane Kerkovich-Williams in the ABC comedy series Happy Endings, Denise "Jo" Mahoney in the final two seasons of th...
Michael Andrew Coupe
Chairman of Oak Furniture Land
Michael Andrew Coupe(born 26 September 1960), is a British businessman who was the CEO of J Sainsbury plc, parent company of the supermarket chainSainsbury's, from July 2014 until the end of May 2020....
Southwark Coroner's Court
Politics and Administration
Southwark Coroner's Court is the Coroner's Court for inner south London. It is located at Tennis Street, London. The court covers cases for the London boroughs of Greenwich, Lambet
David Courtney
Author
David John Courtneywas an English self-proclaimed gangster who became both an author and an actor. Personal life Courtney was born in Bermondsey, London. He went to Adamsrill primary school in Sydenha...
Claire Coutinho
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Claire Coryl Julia Coutinhois a British politician who has served as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero since August 2023. She previously served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of St...
Simon Cowell
English television personality, entrepreneur, and record executive
Simon Phillip Cowellis an English television personality, entrepreneur, and record executive. He has judged on the British television talent competition series Pop Idol (2001–2003), The X Factor UK (2...
Geoffrey Cox
Member of Parliament (MP) for Torridge and West Devon
Sir Charles Geoffrey Coxis a British Conservative Party politician and barrister serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Torridge and West Devon since the 2005 general election. Cox worked as a barri...
Dean Cox
Retired footballer
Dean Michael Coxis a retired Australian rules footballer and the current senior coach of the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). After winning the Simpson Medal with East Perth in th...
Joanne Cox
British politician
Helen Joanne Coxwas a British politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Batley and Spen from May 2015 until her murder in June 2016. She was a member of the Labour Party. Born in Batley, ...
Nadine Coyle
Irish singer, actress and model
Nadine Elizabeth Louise Coyleis an Irish singer, actress and model. In 2002, Coyle was selected as a member of the girl group Girls Aloud, with whom she has been successful in achieving a string of 20...
Michael Craig
British musician and DJ
Michael Emile Craigis a British musician and DJ best known as the bassist of the pop/soul/new wave group Culture Club. Craig started the group Culture Club, which became one of the most successful ban...