UK fishing industry and coastal communities receive £75m boost
The UK government announced a £75 million investment to modernise the UK fishing industry and level up coastal communities.
Fisheries
UK and EU conclude agreement on catch levels for 2021
In today’s blog, we look at reaching an agreement on catch levels for 2021 with the EU.
Agreement in principle reached on fisheries for 2021
In today's blog we look at media coverage of an agreement being reached on fisheries arrangements for 2021.
Defra response to Marine Conservation Society ‘Blue carbon’ report
The UK government is committed to protecting the marine environment, domestically and internationally. This ambition for healthy seas is set out in our 25 year Environment Plan.
Fisheries negotiations with Norway concluded
In today's blog, we look at coverage following yesterday’s conclusion of fisheries negotiations with Norway.
UK raises concerns with EU over shellfish exports
In today's blog we look at Environment Secretary George Eustice's letter to the EU commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, regarding the EU’s change in position on the export of live bivalve molluscs (oysters, mussels, clams, cockles and scallops).
Coverage of our announcement of £23 million for fish exporters
In today's blog we look at coverage of our announcement of up to £23m to support fishing businesses.
Government launches call for evidence on remote electronic monitoring on fishing vessels
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In today’s blog we look at coverage of the government’s call for evidence which seeks views on expanding the use of monitoring technology on fishing boats in England.
Second Reading of the Fisheries Bill in the House of Commons
Today’s blog looks at the Fisheries Bill, which was debated in the House of Commons last night.