Major study spells out dangers to sector A major new report on the shellfish trade, aimed at the UK government, warns of severe impacts on the UK shellfish sector if there is no Brexit deal It emphasises the importance of…
White paper sets out plans for new management regime The UK government is proposing to impose charges on fishermen to contribute towards the cost of fisheries management after Brexit, reports Tim Oliver This is one of a number of controversial…
Plans for new fisheries regime spelled out – White paper starts 10-week consultation DEFRA has published its long-awaited fisheries white paper, setting out its plans for a new UK fisheries management regime when Brexit is completed It sets out how…
More realism needed on Brexit process, industry told Specialists who have studied the legal implications for the UK fishing industry of Brexit and leaving the CFP believe the transition period will last for much longer than the initial 21-month period,…
Deal should have been signed off last December The revised fisheries ‘concordat’ that sets out fisheries management and licensing arrangements between DEFRA and the devolved administrations must be finalised ‘at the earliest possible date’ says Scottish fisheries secretary Fergus Ewing,…
This week in Fishing News you will find: • Choke Species Warning • Victory for NE netsmen • SFF and NFFO joint Brexit statement • Claire Nouvian – Woman who declared war on pulse beaming • West Wales Fishing •…
Port demos ‘just the start’, government and MPs warned Fishermen have held mass port demonstrations in a show of unity to protest against the two-year Brexit transition period that could threaten the survival of many smaller boats, reports Tim Oliver…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – Under-10 Brexit Fears – Clyde association pulls out of SFF‘ – Supermarkets ‘jumping the gun’ on discards ban – UK fleet sees highest fishing revenues on record – MMO looking for…
Initiatives needed to help inshore fleet An inshore fishermen’s leader has spelled out that the Brexit delay will create major problems for the under-10m fleet, reports Tim Oliver But he says the almost three-year wait before the UK can be…
Transition ‘worst possible’ deal for Scotland ‘Very serious objections’, Scots minister tells Gove Scottish fisheries minister Fergus Ewing has slammed the transitional Brexit agreement and its effects on Scottish fishermen, and questioned the UK government’s approach to the forthcoming negotiations…
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