King’s Lynn gentleman’s groomer Captain Fawcett a Department of International Trade star

A Lynn-based gentleman’s groomer is delighted to have featured in a government free trade document.

The Department for International Trade published a fact sheet entitled 'UK-India Free Trade Agreement How the East of England could benefit'.

It said: "The East of England is an export powerhouse, sending nearly £30bn of goods abroad in 2019 – £449m of which went to India.

"An FTA (Free Trade Agreement) with India could provide easier access for exporters such as King’s Lynn-based gentleman’s grooming specialists Captain Fawcett, stimulating businesses across the region and boosting its economy by up to £224m in the long run."

Friesian Way-based Captain Fawcett stated: As a Department of International Trade, East of England Export Champion based in King’s Lynn, Captain Fawcett is honoured to feature in the portfolio of British businesses being showcased by the Trade Secretary, The Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP in the current negotiations to establish an important free trade agreement with India.

"As a company that with the assistance of both the DIT & UKIBC is registering a number of our simply ‘First Class Gentlemen’s Grooming Requisites’ with a view to importing into the world's fastest growing market, we welcome this hugely exciting initiative.

"Made in the UK, sold to the World."