by Oliver McBride | Jan 23, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
Crustacean welfare guidance expected as SAGB warns fishing industry, fishmongers and hospitality face uncertainty under WATOK rules Government Interpretation Of WATOK Raises Industry Concerns The Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) has issued an information...
by Oliver McBride | Jan 23, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
Government support for fishing industry debated as MPs challenge EU access, funding fairness, labour shortages, spatial squeeze and fleet survival A Sector Framed As Food Security, But Lacking Direction A rare full-chamber debate on Government support for the fishing...
by Oliver McBride | Jan 22, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
Labour and migration experts warn fishing visa loophole risks exploitation as transit routes replace lawful employment protections. Photo: From right to left: Shu Shin Luh, Elysia MacCaffery, Lucila Granada, Lord Watson, Baroness O’Grady, Kate Roberts Parliamentary...
by Oliver McBride | Jan 20, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
Commons debate on government support for fishing industry follows Backbench Committee decision, with MPs questioning policy, funding and delivery Debate Scheduled Following Backbench Committee Approval MPs will debate government support for the fishing industry in the...
by Oliver McBride | Jan 20, 2026 | UK Fishing Industry
The Soil Association seeks views on stricter organic salmon standards. Meaningful progress is required or they may exit by Summer 2026 A series of proposals to boost animal welfare and tackle the environmental impacts of organic salmon farms have been outlined in a...
by Oliver McBride | Jan 15, 2026 | Latest News, UK Fishing Industry
French utility EDF cancels Blyth 2 floating wind project after failing to secure a viable route to market and support contracts EDF has confirmed it has cancelled plans for the proposed 58MW Blyth 2 floating wind farm off the north-east coast of England, citing the...
