Michael Gove urged to make changes to Fisheries Bill by Scottish Minister
Fisheries Secretary Fergus Ewing has written to Michael Gove calling for changes to the UK Fisheries Bill.
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Access to fishing and trade matters ‘separate issues’, insists Lidington
The Prime Minister’s de facto deputy has insisted that any deal with the European Union over access to UK fishing waters will not be linked to a broader trade agreement.
Fishing sector to receive ‘vital’ cash boost of almost £5 million
European funding totalling almost £5 million will provide “vital” cash to the fishing and aquaculture sector at a time of “great uncertainty”, Rural Economy Minister Fergus Ewing has said.
EU fisheries position ‘deeply troubling’ – Thomson
The EU’s position on a new fisheries deal with the UK is “deeply troubling”, according to a Conservative MP who plans to vote against Theresa May’s deal.
Fishing vessel crew ‘ill prepared’ for emergency, report into man’s death finds
The crew of a fishing vessel on which a man died after being dragged overboard were “ill-prepared” for the emergency, an investigation has found.
VIDEO: Moment Angus rescuers came across empty ‘ghost ship’ at sea on Halloween
An Angus RNLI team was called out after an empty lifeboat was spotted drifting at sea on Halloween.
New drive to improve Scottish seafood trade opportunities in US
Fishing industry representatives are to meet with the US ambassador to discuss post-Brexit trade opportunities.
Scottish anglers to keep more of their catch
Anglers will be able to keep the fish they catch on more rivers next year than in 2018 following improvements in the way stocks are assessed.
Scottish Conservatives against EU fishing policy extension
Scottish Conservatives MPs would vote down a Brexit deal if it includes extending the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
Post-Brexit fishing quota powers should be transferred to Holyrood – minister
Scotland should be handed full powers over setting fishing quotas in the new Fisheries Bill, its Rural Economy Secretary has said.