Rachel Riley, best known as the presenter of Countdown, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of her significant efforts in Holocaust education and campaigning against antisemitism. Riley, who was previously honoured for her activism, attended a ceremony at Mansion House where she expressed both gratitude for the recognition and concern about the increasing visibility of antisemitism in Britain. City officials praised her courage in using her public platform to speak out against prejudice and encourage young people to challenge racism. The Freedom of the City of London is one of the city's oldest traditions, reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions to public life.