A Government minister claimed fish in UK waters are ‘better and happier’ since Brexit took place – amid growing fury at red tape costing the seafood industry millions. Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg made the claim in the Commons today after days of claims that exporters have been hit by a ‘perfect storm’ of bureaucracy, IT problems … Read more
The faster 800: Simple fish stew By Dr Claire Bailey & Justine Pattison Published: 00:02 GMT, 10 January 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 10 January 2021 You can use any white fish but the thicker fillets are better. On non-fast days, serve with some brown rice, quinoa or a slice of warmed wholegrain bread. SERVES … Read more
British fish are being left to rot because of a post-Brexit ‘brick wall of bureaucracy in French ports, fishing leaders have warned. They lashed out at new ‘obstacles’ slowing exports via Calais and Boulogne under the agreement made between the UK and EU in December. Some consignments have been delayed for up to 48 hours, … Read more
Cooking meals that please the whole family can feel like a challenge at the best of times, so you’d be forgiven for wondering how you’ll fit in your weight-loss programme, too. But with delicious suppers, such as cheesy pasta bake with butternut squash and sage, salmon fish fingers with wedges and even a healthy quick … Read more
Brexit bans EU boats from zapping fish using controversial ‘pulse trawling’ method in UK waters Fishermen from the EU have been banned from ‘pulse trawling’ in British waters The controversial technique uses electrical signals to drive flat fish into nets Environment Minister Zac Goldsmith said it was ‘fantastic news’ for UK waters By John Stevens … Read more
Out go the gunboats! Royal Navy sends four warships into English Channel to warn French trawlers to stay away from British fish as Brexit deal comes into force Naval warships left Portsmouth for English Channel hours before New Year’s Eve Assigned to protect the UK’s new fishing rights agreed in the Brexit trade deal Under … Read more
After four-and-a-half years, the world’s largest deep-sea exploration mission has identified at least 12 new species of marine life, including a new kind of coral. Funded by the European Union, the just-completed ATLAS Project carried out some 45 research expeditions since June 2016, exploring undersea life in a deep stretch of the North Atlantic. More … Read more
‘Autism doesn’t stop for Christmas!’ Christine McGuinness reveals her three children are served fish fingers and chips for their festive meals… and is relieved the holidays are almost over By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 10:54 GMT, 27 December 2020 | Updated: 10:54 GMT, 27 December 2020 Ever the enlightened parent, Christine McGuinness shared an … Read more
Britain and the EU finally agreed the long-awaited – and long haggled-over – Brexit deal today. But it is more the end of the beginning, with politicians, trade experts and industry leaders ready to pour over the pages of the agreement in the coming days. It’s the document the (political) world has been waiting for … Read more
What happens next? If and when a package is finalised, MPs will need to pass legislation putting it on the statute books in time for the end of the transition period on January 1. With Christmas Day tomorrow, this is likely to happen next week. The Commons will be recalled from its festive break and … Read more