– EU toughens fisheries demands – George Eustice promoted to environment secretary – Seafood processors call for continued tariff-free trade and access to labour – FPS stands ready to support the industry – Torbay lifeboat tows scalloper to safety –…
EU fishing states demand harder line on access and quotas Negotiating stance toughens ahead of deadline to agree Barnier’s mandate A new draft of the EU’s negotiating mandate for the talks on its future relationship with the UK shows that…
– Scots prawn grounds probe – Huge Westminster support for industry – MMO offers reassurance on U10 catch app concerns – EU stance on fisheries set to toughen – Lords press for onboard cameras – Danish fishermen protest at…
Watershed for industry as UK leaves EU Tough talking ahead on fisheries deal One of the most significant events in the history of Britain’s fishing industry will take place this weekend, when the UK legally leaves the European Union and…
EU chief voices fisheries/City trade-off plan Financial services protection in return for access floated An EU chief suggested last week that the UK will have to allow EU fleets to keep their existing fishing rights in UK waters in return…
Tory election win clears way for Brexit New Year countdown to freedom from CFP The UK is now virtually certain to leave the EU and the CFP on 31 January, after the Conservatives won a healthy majority at last week’s…
– Tougher discards policing – Margaret of Ladram sets new Brixham record – Two rescued as Manx scalloper Polaris sinks – N Sea cod deadlock in first round of EU/Norway talks – Scots pelagic group calls for action on mackerel…
Linkage of access and trade issue spelled out on Marr show A senior cabinet minister refused to confirm that there will be fewer foreign vessels in UK waters after Brexit, reports Tim Oliver He also failed to answer an allegation…
– U10 E-catch roll-out – New Brixham beamer launched in Holland – Fishing News Awards 2020 open for nominations – Fishermen fined for fishing offences at Wexford court – Fishermen and greens slam Channel monster trawler – UK firm…
Government admits lack of enforcement capacity The government doubts that Britain will be able to control fishing in its 200-mile EEZ when we become an independent coastal state after Brexit, reports Tim Oliver This was made clear in a memo…
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