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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Carmichael: I will not vote in favour of Brexit Bill
Shetland’s MP says he will not support the last minute deal agreed between Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Alistair Carmichael insists the agreement negotiated at the…
READ FULL STORYKey Shetland fishing stocks to be hit by Brexit agreement, Scottish government claims
Key fishing stocks landed by Shetland fleets are set to be hit by the Brexit fisheries deal, according to Scottish government analysis. Fergus Ewing, cabinet…
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Call for clarity over promised support for sheep farmers
Pressure is mounting on the government to provide “full detail” of promised support for sheep farmers in the event of no-deal.
READ FULL STORYSNP ‘sitting on their hands’ on fish landing Brexit preparations
The Scottish government has “no excuse” for being short on vital health inspectors required for post-Brexit checks on fishing catches. That is the view of…
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Shetland food producers secure commitment from UK government ministers on export concerns after Brexit
Shetland food producers met with UK government ministers to secure commitments on export concerns.
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