The UK has today signed a fisheries framework agreement with the Faroe Islands. This is the second coastal state agreement negotiated since the UK left the EU and follows the […]
The UK Government is calling for evidence to examine whether monitoring technology could be used more widely on fishing boats operating in English waters to help support the sector by […]
CFPO Youth Board gives fresh perspective on future of fishing A pioneering group of young fishermen from Cornwall engage Fisheries Minister Victoria Prentis and senior Defra officials in an open […]
The UK Government is seeking views on new measures to boost our fishing industry, including how to fairly distribute the new opportunities from leaving the Common Fisheries Policy, and increase […]
An influential and authoritative event hosted online by Seafarers UK takes forward recommendations from the recent landmark report, “Fishing Without a Safety Net: The Financial Resilience of Small-Scale Coastal Fishers, […]
Seafarers UK today release landmark research into the plight of fishing communities’ financial health – highlighting the lack of a ‘safety net’ for those working as share fishers, and exploring […]
Shellfish group makes progress despite COVID-19. The Shellfish Industry Advisory Group established in November last year has made substantial progress, despite the crisis in the shellfish markets caused by the […]
Industry Unites to Oppose Benyon Report – A recent teleconference organised by Defra, was held to discuss the contents of the Benyon Report according to an article on the NFFO […]
The Fathom podcast steams on with support from Seafarers UK – The podcast that has kept us in the loop during these uncertain times, by bringing together voices from across […]
Emergency byelaw to protect Severn salmon stocks extended. The Environment Agency is extending an emergency byelaw to protect salmon in the River Severn and its estuary until 15 December. Following […]
Support for Aquaculture Businesses Update on Fisheries Response Fund – Support for aquaculture businesses Eligible aquaculture businesses to receive grants up to £10,000 per farm Grants to cover ongoing production […]
From the sea to the door, new grant scheme to support seafood businesses in England to sell catches. New £1 million grant scheme opened today to increase supply of local […]