Brexit was ‘worst case of self harm’
Brexit was the “worst case of self harm” ever seen, according to an SIC councillor.
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Report damns impact of Brexit on fishing industry
Brexit caused “a perfect storm” of extra paperwork, labour shortages and financial difficulties for the fishing industry, a damning new report has found. The All-Party…
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Carmichael highlights folk festival in warning over Brexit’s impact on cultural events
Cultural events such as Shetland Folk Festival need greater support to overcome Brexit barriers on touring musicians, Alistair Carmichael has said. The Orkney and Shetland…
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Government accused of dragging its heels over trade and agriculture commission
The Tories have faced fresh criticism over a new commission intended to scrutinise all of the UK’s trade deals for their impact on agriculture.
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MP raises Shetland fishermen’s complaints on cod quotas, foreign vessels and financial losses during debate on Brexit’s impact on industry
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has raised complaints from frustrated Shetland fishermen during a scathing attack on the UK government’s post-Brexit dealings with the industry.
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Work on Toft Pier to be finished by end of April
Toft Pier’s long-awaited revamp is now “very, very close” to completion, with the development expected to be finished by the end of April.
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Fishing industry counts cost of Brexit red tape
A seafood organisation has warned the Brexit red tape seen earlier this year could be the demise of small fishing businesses. Seafood Scotland says the…
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Assistance for seafood exporters the ‘bare minimum’ MP says
Seafood exporters across the UK will receive government funding of up to £23 million. But Alistair Carmichael has described the assistance as the ‘bare minimum’…
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Most Shetland fishing vessels staying ashore until Brexit transport situation improves
Two thirds of Shetland fishermen are reported to have been waiting ashore, hoping for the Brexit chaos to end.
READ FULL STORYDemands for urgent support after Shetland fishing fleet left ‘bitterly disappointed’ by Brexit agreement
Politicians have made calls for urgent action to support Shetland’s seafood sector, which has been left “bitterly disappointed” by the Brexit fisheries agreement.
READ FULL STORYPressure grows on government to help ease pressure for fishing sector
Pressure is growing on the UK government to help resolve the problem of mounting hold-ups in fish exports to the EU.
READ FULL STORYCall made for answers and action on fishing disruption
A call has been made for the government to give “answers and action” on emerging frustrations in the fishing sector over the UK’s EU trade
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Support for EU citizens
EU residents are being urged to make sure they secure their right to continue living in the isles. Citizens of the EU, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland…
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Fisheries deal disappointing, say industry leaders
Fishing leaders have criticised the Brexit deal, but insisted they will “roll up their sleeves” to secure improvements.
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