On 6 May 2026, the Department for Business and Trade announced 186 recipients of the King’s Awards for Enterprise, celebrating 60 years of recognising UK business excellence. The awards, which have honoured more than 8,000 companies since 1966, now include a new “Young Founder” category for entrepreneurs aged 18‑30. Awardees were selected in four groups: 76 for International Trade, 52 for Innovation, 36 for Sustainability and 22 for Promoting Opportunity. Sixty‑four percent of recipients are SMEs, with 13 percent being micro‑businesses. The announcement highlights the role of small firms in economic growth and the government’s Small Business Plan, which provides finance and support services.
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