UK politician says fisheries bill progress ‘not essential’ before Brexit
With parliament recalled, the fisheries bill could be back up for debate -- but the government is reportedly happy that all the bills needed prior to leaving the EU are in place
3,000 Irish fishing jobs could go within months of no-deal Brexit
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation said an agreement needs to be put in place urgently in relation to fishing rights to prevent chaos on the high seas
Thistle succeeds in turning loss to profit, as Brexit mitigation goes on
UK coated fish processor Thistle Seafoods saw its 2018 financial year bring a profit, after accounting errors led to losses in 2017
Atlantic Fresh enjoys bumper year thanks to French expansion, capacity growth
The UK-based processor and distributor saw a 25% turnover increase in 2018 as it continued to expand its Atlantic Fresh Europe subsidiary
Researchers warn a no-deal Brexit will damage opportunities for UK seafood
A new study found leaving the CFP was an opportunity for the UK to shift its focus to protecting the environment and livelihoods, rather than maximizing production
UK buyers have never paid more for Norwegian cod
While the price per kilogram was between NOK 60 and 70 last year, it's up at NOK 75/kg as of August this year, due to a weak Norwegian krone and a battle for raw material
Scottish bodies continue to push ministers over no-deal Brexit prep
Associations want to maximize opportunities for the UK outside the CFP, including the rapid adoption of solutions to problems that would arise for processors if no deal is reached
Irish fishing chief warns of no-deal Brexit ‘flashpoints’ at sea
Taking its cue from the recent 'yellowhammer' document, Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation warned of a return to the days of the 'cod wars'
No-deal Brexit disruption to affect ports outside Dover
UK ports outside Dover will face greater disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit than suggested by the UK government's Operation Yellowhammer report
UK fisheries bill lost with parliament suspension
Shadow fisheries minister Luke Pollard said the bill was a 'day one necessity' in the event of a no-deal Brexit, and that there is no chance of passing the necessary legislation due to prorogation