George Eustice

  • Eustice targeted in shellfish die-off protest

    Eustice targeted in shellfish die-off protest

    15th April 2022

    Animal rights organisation Ocean Rebellion has echoed longstanding calls from fishermen in North East England for action to properly investigate the die-off of crustaceans that have been reported there since early October, reports Andy Read. Calling Defra minister George Eustice…

  • Carmichael secures meeting to discuss gill-netter concerns

    Carmichael secures meeting to discuss gill-netter concerns

    8th February 2022

    Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has secured a meeting with Defra secretary of state George Eustice to discuss the ongoing issues with foreign gill-netters around Shetland, following a number of recorded incidents of aggressive behaviour by the predominantly Spanish-owned…

  • Four nations’ ministers launch far-reaching joint consultation

    Four nations’ ministers launch far-reaching joint consultation

    28th January 2022

    Consultation on the Joint Fisheries Statement, which could have huge implications for the UK fishing industry, was opened last week, with a joint press release quoting ministers from the UK government and the three devolved administrations. A key component of…

  • Eustice: ‘Exclusive 6-12 zone major aim in 2026’

    Eustice: ‘Exclusive 6-12 zone major aim in 2026’

    23rd November 2021

    Achieving an exclusive 6-12nm zone for UK vessels in 2026, when the Brexit fisheries deal is due to be renegotiated, will be a major objective for the UK government, according to DEFRA secretary George Eustice. NFFO outgoing chairman Andrew Pascoe…

  • Call for research on Thames sole collapse

    Call for research on Thames sole collapse

    23rd November 2021

    A lifelong Thames fisherman and campaigner has called on George Eustice for more research to find out why sole stocks in the Thames have collapsed. Paul Gilson, newly appointed NFFO chairman and chairman of Leigh and Southend Fishermen’s Association, also…

  • Wash fishermen ‘in despair’ call for co-management

    Wash fishermen ‘in despair’ call for co-management

    22nd November 2021

    Fishermen in the Wash need to be involved in the management of their fisheries in co-working arrangements with Eastern IFCA, and are ‘in despair’ at what is happening to their industry, DEFRA secretary George Eustice was told last week. There…

  • Industry ‘needs compensation for loss of grounds’

    Industry ‘needs compensation for loss of grounds’

    22nd November 2021

    Exclusion by wind farms and MPAs ‘threatens future’ DEFRA secretary George Eustice was asked last week whether the government will compensate fishermen for the growing loss of fishing grounds due to the expanding offshore wind farm sector, MPAs and other…

  • First cash from £100m fund announced

    First cash from £100m fund announced

    21st September 2021

    The first instalment of the £100m promised to the industry to help it rebuild after Brexit has been announced. Fishing businesses across the UK will have access to £24m to develop technology, trial new gear and support research to improve…

  • Export red tape fears

    Export red tape fears

    23rd November 2020

    Industry warns Eustice red tape will strangle exports ‘Final straw’ for many struggling businesses Fifteen fishing industry organisations, from catchers through to merchants, fish auctions and hauliers, have warned that excessive bureaucracy will bring serious delays to vital fish and…

  • New Issue: Fishing News 20.02.20

    New Issue: Fishing News 20.02.20

    18th February 2020

    – 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 –…

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