![Robert Chote, former chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility, was given a Knights Bachelor for his services to fiscal policy and to the economy in the 2021 New Year honours list.](https://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/FN-AM144_NYhono_M_20201231031812.jpg)
Top honours have been granted to financial services professionals listed alongside Formula One racing champion Lewis Hamilton, who has been knighted, and English actress Sheila Hancock, who becomes a dame in recognition of services to charity and drama in the 2021 New Year honours list.
Economist Robert Chote, the former chair for the Office for Budget Responsibility, was given a Knights Bachelor for his services to fiscal policy and to the economy.