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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
– 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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