This is the eighteenth annual edition of Debrett's People of Today which sets the scene for the people who are shaping Britain's future. Debrett's People of Today 2005 contains essential information on the 25,000 leading figures in British society. Unlike similar works of reference, Debrett's People of Today does not guarantee entry for life, with each edition being carefully researched, updated and revised. A significant number of the entrants are deselected each year to allow inclusion of many new achievers for the first time. Debrett's People of Today provides the widest possible coverage of any biographical reference book in the UK. Leading figures are included from a range of diverse sectors including business, politics, academia, the arts, media, sports and science. Uniquely, Debrett's People of Today lists the correct way to write to each entrant and provides an invaluable synopsis of Debrett's advice on correct forms of address, titles and decorations. It is this extensive coverage, supplementing the biographical details, that makes Debrett's People of Today the foremost reference tool.

Debrett's People of Today is a comprehensive study of contemporary Britain's most notable and successful people. It contains biographical details of people from the entire spectrum of British society, including Tony Blair, Paula Radcliffe and Benjamin Zephaniah. The selection of entrants is made by the editorial staff of Debrett's and entries are reviewed annually to ensure accuracy and relevance. Entries include details of career, education, family, recreations and membership of clubs as well as contact addresses. An additional feature is the correct style of address to be used when addressing correspondence to an entrant.

Debrett's People of Today catalogues the biographies of Britain's most distinguished figures. Published annually, it is a wide-ranging study of those Britons and foreign nationals working in Britain whose achievements have raised them to renown as leaders in their fields, listing biographies of peers, clergy, academics, politicians and business people alongside those of men and women from the worlds of the arts, the media, fashion and sport. Many thousands of editorial hours are spent researching and reviewing each edition's 28,000 entries to ensure it remains the most current and comprehensive guide to Britain's leading figures today. Debrett's is updated within KnowUK on a monthly basis to ensure that the most current information is available.

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