16.06.2025

King Charles III's Birthday Honours List has been announced and includes several members, champions and close partners of the UK manufacturing community.

Make UK congratulates everyone who has been recognised for their exceptional contributions to business, manufacturing, innovation, and public service. Including:

Damehood:

Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West. Chair, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee. Recognised for political and public service.

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE):

Damon de Laszlo, Chair, Harwin - for services to the manufacturing industry and to scientific and charitable causes.

Paul Livingston, CEO, Lockheed Martin UK -  for services to the defence industry.

Shevaun Haviland, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce - for services to business.

Stephen Scrimshaw, former Executive Director UK&I, Siemens Energy Ltd - for services to British manufacturing, to transport and the green transition to net zero.

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE):

Craig Beaumont, Executive Director, Federation of Small Businesses - for services to small businesses.

Neil Carberry, CEO, Recruitment and Employment Confederation - for services to the economy and to business.

Congratulations to everyone else across UK manufacturing and industry who has been recognised. Their leadership and dedication is helping shape a stronger, more resilient future for the sector.