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The British LGBT Awards has released its shortlist ahead of the annual ceremony later this year, with business leaders, firms, celebrities and footballers up for top honours.

The awards, in association with founding partner NatWest and headline sponsor Tesco, celebrate leading LGBT+ activists, allies and celebrity figures who have worked to advance the rights of LGBT+ people during the past year.

Global corporations like Vodafone, Moody's and HSBC are in the running for accolades alongside big name celebrities including Harry Styles, Sam Smith and RuPaul.

Liverpool FC captain Jordan Henderson and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp have been shortlisted in the newly created 'Football Ally' category for their work in promoting LGBT+ inclusivity in sport.

Liverpool-based law firm BLM is also shortlisted with big brands including Starbucks, Cadbury and Marks & Spencer.

The awards will take place on August 27.

The shortlist also sees award nominations for Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer, RuPaul’s Drag Race º£½ÇÊÓƵ's Michelle Visage, comedian Jennifer Saunders, TV presenter Dermot O’Leary and Spice Girl Melanie C, who are all nominated for the Celebrity Ally Award - a prize previously won by HRH Prince William in 2017.