Two hundred and forty-three businesses across the UK have today received a new Queen’s Award for Enterprise, recognising their contribution to international trade, innovation and sustainable development.

Of those, 35 hail from this region – with 10 Innovation winners and 25 receiving the accolade for International Trade.

Two companies in the region – Liverpool-based Powder Systems and Southport-based Inciner8 – achieved double recognition, receiving awards for both innovation and international trade.

The winners span a broad range of industries – from cloud computing and medical device manufacture, to pet health and sports broadcasting.

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