Johnson seeks to outlaw delays to Brexit transition period beyond 2020
Boris Johnson plans to radically alter the EU withdrawal agreement bill to prevent parliament extending the transition period beyond the end of next year
‘No coincidence’ UK Brexit extension, fisheries deadlines coincide in mid-2020
'It means that there is a built-in crisis point sufficiently ahead of when no deal might occur in order to allow both sides to take stock,' says Andrew Kuyk of UK Seafood Industry Alliance
Brexit now certain as pound surges on Conservative election win
The pound sterling has gained 1.5% to $1.33 -- its highest level since June last year -- on hopes that the big majority would remove uncertainty over Brexit
UK processor Three Oceans built up stocks ahead of possible no-deal Brexit
Hull, UK-based processor Three Oceans Fish 'substantially' increased its stock position to guarantee its ability to supply customers in the face of a possible no-deal Brexit
UK gov’t prepares fishing compensation scheme for event of no-deal Brexit
DEFRA has reportedly agreed a contract with British-based tech firm Equiniti for a system that could 'disburse hardship funding' in the event of a no-deal scenario
UK navy asked to triple days spent patrolling fishing grounds post-Brexit
Britain is building up a fleet of more than 40 ships and two surveillance aircraft to keep EU fishing vessels out of its waters after Brexit, ministers have admitted
Brussels to demand UK surrenders its fishing waters ‘first thing’ in Brexit trade talks
According to UK newspaper the Express, the bloc will request a reciprocal access deal as part of any mandate handed to the European Commission’s negotiating team
Norway’s October king crab, shrimp volumes drop
Norway's October king crab and shrimp volumes decreased a 10% and 12% respectively year-on-year, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council
Morrisons’ seafood subsidiary sees profits nearly double in strong 2018
The UK's International Seafoods, which is owned by supermarket chain Morrisons, reported bottom-line profit of £5.6m in its 2018/19 financial report
Scots fishing boss: Delay to Brexit implementation period would harm sector
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation's chief exec warns an extension of the implementation period due to the latest Brexit delay would be highly damaging for the fleet