Following a campaign by Mr Hughes and Mr Bone, it was announced earlier this year that the emblem would be awarded to the next of kin of police officers, firefighters and other public servants.

A family who received one of the first Elizabeth Emblems said the experience was "emotional, amazing and unforgettable". The award recognises public servants, such as police and firefighters ...

The award recognises police officers, firefighters and other public servants who died while on duty. The emblem is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross which recognises members of the ...

The new award recognises police officers, firefighters and other public servants who died while carrying out their vital jobs. The emblem is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross ...

More than 30 firefighters, police officers and other public servants have been named as the first recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem, the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which ...

Seven Scots including firefighters and police officers who died in the line of duty are to be among the first people to receive an Elizabeth Emblem. The award recognises police officers ...

The family of a firefighter from Bristol who was killed tackling a blaze at a supermarket in the city nearly 30 years ago, and the family of a West police officer killed by Libyan terrorists are ...

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Seven Scots including firefighters and police officers who died in the line of duty are to be among the first people to receive an Elizabeth Emblem. The award recognises police officers ...