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Britain says Tata deal with Greybull is "a step in right direction"

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Reuters LONDON
Last Updated : Apr 11 2016 | 5:23 PM IST

LONDON (Reuters) - British Business Secretary Sajid Javid said Greybull Capital's decision to buy Tata's Scunthorpe plant was a step in the right direction.

"Today's announcement is a step in the right direction for the long-term future of British steel manufacturing in Scunthorpe," Javid said in a statement.

"This agreement sends positive signals to any potential investor for the rest of Tata's UK business," he added.

(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge; editing by Stephen Addison)

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