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Fishing leaders demand stop to wind farm expansion 'stampede'

Fishing leaders in Scotland have described wind farm expansion as a “stampede” and a “gamble” as they demanded an immediate stop to further…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2025

UK, EU reach landmark deal: All you need to know

The new deal will allow EU boats to continue fishing in UK waters before the first post-Brexit UK-EU summit.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025

UK Government has ‘surrendered’ on fishing in EU deal, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister said the agreement showed Scotland is an ‘afterthought’ for the UK Government.

Evening Standard · May 19, 2025

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New UK-EU deal branded ‘horror show’ by Scottish fishermen

The deal is understood to grant European boats access to UK waters for a further 12 years.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

'Horror show': Angry fisherman react to new UK-EU deal as Nigel Farage warns of 'death to industry'

The deal is understood to grant European boats access to UK waters for a further 12 years

Evening Standard · May 19, 2025

Furious fishermen warn Starmer not to sell them out in post-Brexit reset with EU

The prime minister has been told to keep hold of sovereignty over Britain’s fishing waters as he seeks to rebuild ties with the bloc, with EU leaders eyeing access to UK waters as a priority in negotiations

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Row as Scottish fishing bosses brand conservation group's report ‘fake news’

A FISHING industry body has hit out at a conservation group, accusing them of spreading "fake news" in an upcoming report.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2024

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Giant floating wind farms threaten to destroy Scotland's fishing sector, says expert

PLANS for giant floating wind farms in Scotland threaten to destroy the country’s fishing sector, the leader of an industry body has warned ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024

Third-generation fisherman to feature in pioneering project on industry

Trevor Spouse is one of 12 passionate workers taking centre-stage as part of the exhibition titled Pride in the Seas.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2024

Seafood sectors join forces to urge ministers to scrap marine plans

Ministers have pledged to give 10% of Scottish waters over to become Highly Protected Marine Areas

Insider UK · Jun 16, 2023

Fishing group says marine protected area plan could have 'catastrophic impact' on industry and needs radical rethink

Strategy aims to preserve ecosystems but sector warns more planning is needed

Insider UK · Mar 20, 2023

Fishing group asks government to 'radically rethink' marine protected area plan

Scotland’s fishing industry has called on the Scottish Government to have a “radical rethink” on its plans to introduce new marine…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 20, 2023

Scottish fishing industry warns of 'truly frightening' future as water access lost

FISHING leaders have warned the outlook for the industry is “truly frightening” as a new report revealed more than half of all fishing grounds…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2022

Fishing industry warns of ‘frightening’ future due to reduced access to waters

New report suggests that 56% of Scottish waters could soon be closed to fishing boats

Insider UK · Jun 30, 2022

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