Industry fears over new discard rules
BRITAIN’S fishing industry could face serious damage from new European regulations, even though the UK is due to leave the EU in three months’ time, a House of Lords committee […] Continue Reading
EU deal ‘important first step’ – NFFO
FISHING has now moved centre stage, said the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO), which has given a cautious welcome to the EU-UK withdrawal agreement. The organisation, which represents English, […] Continue Reading
Fishermen flag up strong Brexit deal
THOUSANDS of flags and stickers are appearing at fishing ports across the UK with the Brexit message ‘No Sell-Out’, as withdrawal negotiations with the EU edge towards a critical stage. […] Continue Reading
NFFO throws weight behind Skipper show
THE National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) is sponsoring Skipper Expo Int. Bristol 2018, underlining its importance as a fisheries showcase in England and Wales. The NFFO will also have […] Continue Reading
UK fishermen hail industry White Paper
THE two main UK fishermen’s organisations have warmly welcomed the government’s White Paper on the post Brexit future of the fishing industry. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation hailed the document titled […] Continue Reading
UK fishing groups unite on Brexit stand
FISHING industry groups from across the UK have united to ensure the government sticks to its word on Brexit. This new body, which includes a broad cross section and strong […] Continue Reading
CFP -tactical concession or capitulation?
A TACTICAL concession or capitulation? That was the provocative question posed last night by the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) following the news that the UK will remain in the Common Fisheries […] Continue Reading
Grimsby ‘will meet Brexit challenges’
THE head of Grimsby Fish Market said the port has the ability and determination to overcome whatever challenges leaving the European Union next year will throw up. In a spirited […] Continue Reading
Keep fishing out of transition deal – NFFO
THE UK government is being urged to keep fishing out of any future Brexit transition deal. As the Cabinet continues to debate the UK’s detailed positions on Brexit, the National Federation of […] Continue Reading